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Is cortisol the key to the pathogenesis of delirium after coronary artery bypass graft surgery?
Postoperative delirium is a serious complication of cardiac surgery. However, the pathophysiology of this mental syndrome is largely unknown. Recent findings suggest an association between elevated level of cortisol and postoperative delirium. Further studies should investigate the mechanisms respon...
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| Formato: | Online Artículo Texto |
| Lenguaje: | English |
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BioMed Central
2011
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| Acceso en línea: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3222018/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21241525 http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/cc9372 |
| Sumario: | Postoperative delirium is a serious complication of cardiac surgery. However, the pathophysiology of this mental syndrome is largely unknown. Recent findings suggest an association between elevated level of cortisol and postoperative delirium. Further studies should investigate the mechanisms responsible for excessive perioperative cortisol secretion. |
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