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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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2013-09-01
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Series: | Revista Portuguesa de Cardiologia |
Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0870255113001704 |