Can we identify risk factors for postoperative delirium in cardiac coronary patients? Our experience.

Introduction: Delirium is a temporary mental disorder that frequently occurs among elderly hospitalized patients. Patients who undergo cardiac operations have an increased risk of postoperative delirium, which is associated with higher mortality and morbidity rates, a prolonged hospital stay, and reduced cognitive and functional recovery.

Patients And Methods: In our prospective study, we included 370 consecutive adult patients who underwent on-pump coronary artery surgery between January 1, 2011, and July 1, 2011.

Quality of life and functional capacity one year after coronary artery bypass graft surgery.

Objectives: To analyze functional capacity and quality of life of patients one year after coronary artery bypass graft surgery (CABG) and identify factors that influence them in order to accomplish maximal recovery.

Methods: Observational study included 89 patients undergoing elective CABG, who were tested preoperatively and one year after operation using Short form 12 item health survey (SF-12), Duke Activity Status Index (DASI) questionnaire and questionnaire regarding participation in rehabilitation program.

Results: After one year, DASI and quality of life-physical component summary score (SF-12 PCS) significantly improved (p < 0.

Aortic dissection in the second trimester of pregnancy: is it possible to save both lives?

Aortic dissection during pregnancy is a potentially catastrophic clinical condition and can be lethal to both mother and fetus. The treatment of aortic dissection in pregnancy is based on location, severity, and gestational age. We report a case of acute aortic dissection in a 30-year-old female patient in her 26th week of gestation.