Delirium after acute stroke
10.3760/cma.j.issn.1673-4165.2014.05.007
- VernacularTitle:急性卒中后谵妄
- Author:
Huida ZOU
;
Suyue PAN
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Delirium;
Stroke
- From:
International Journal of Cerebrovascular Diseases
2014;22(5):387-391
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Delirium is a common complication after acute stroke.It usually indicates the poor outcome,higher mortality,longer hospital stay and increased dementia risk of patients.Therefore,the early detection and intervention of delirium after acute stroke have an important significance.This article reviews the pathogenesis,risk factors,diagnosis,assessment,treatment and outcome of delirium after stroke.
