American heart journal
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American heart journal · Nov 2015
Observational StudyIncidence and impact of delirium on clinical and functional outcomes in older patients hospitalized for acute cardiac diseases.
Delirium is one of the most frequent complications of hospitalization in elderly patients. Its influence on prognosis in patients admitted for acute cardiac diseases is not well known. The objective of this study is to assess the incidence of delirium and its impact on clinical and functional outcomes in older patients hospitalized for acute cardiac diseases. ⋯ Delirium is a common preventable complication in older patients with acute cardiac diseases. It is associated with poorer in-hospital functional and clinical outcomes, and increased postdischarge mortality.