Risk factors for delirium after coronary artery bypass grafting in elderly patients.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Postoperative delirium (POD) is a common complication of major surgery and is associated with fortified morbidity, mortality, and long-term cognitive dysfunction. This study sought to evaluate the incidence and risk factors of delirium in elderly (aged ≥65 years) patients who underwent coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG).

Methods

We performed a retrospective cohort analysis. The clinical data of 1,426 elderly patients who underwent CABG at our hospital from October 2018 to October 2020 were collected and analyzed. Delirium was defined as any positive Confusion Assessment Method for Intensive Care Unit examination following surgery during the intensive care unit (ICU) stay. Risk factors for POD were authenticated via univariate and multivariate logistic regressi

SUBMITTER: Li J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8667104 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature