Delirium after acute stroke / 国际脑血管病杂志

ABSTRACT

Delirium is a common complication after acute stroke.It usually indicates the poor outcome,higher mortality,longer hospital stay and increased dementia risk of patients.Therefore,the early detection and intervention of delirium after acute stroke have an important significance.This article reviews the pathogenesis,risk factors,diagnosis,assessment,treatment and outcome of delirium after stroke.