Abstract:

Delirium is the most frequent neurologic complication after cardiac surgery. Delirium after cardiac surgery increases other complications and mortality, length of ICU and hospital stay, and long-term cognitive function, which is a hot research spot in the perioperative brain injury. This review focuses on the latest advances in risk factors, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of delirium after cardiac surgery.

Key words: cardiovascular surgery, delirium, risk factors, diagnosis, prevention, treatment