Congestive heart failure as a determinant of postoperative delirium

Background: Postoperative delirium (POD) is a frequent post-surgical complication that is associated with increased mortality and poor patient outcomes. POD is a complex disorder with multiple risk factors such as pre-existing patient comorbidities and perioperative complications. The aim of this st...

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Main Authors: Daniela Parente, Clara Luís, Dalila Veiga, Hugo Silva, Fernando Abelha
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2013-09-01
Series:Revista Portuguesa de Cardiologia
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0870255113001704