Status:

UNKNOWN

Prevalence of Delirium in Patients Undergoing Cardiac Surgery

Lead Sponsor:

University Health Network, Toronto

Conditions:

Heart Disease

Eligibility:

All Genders

18+ years

Brief Summary

The objective of this study is to determine prevalence of postoperative delirium and confusion in patients undergoing cardiac surgery. This proposal is a pilot study designed to evaluate effect of car...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Inclusion criteria:
  • All patients undergoing cardiac surgery in our institute in 2 year period
  • Signed informed consent
  • Exclusion criteria:
  • Past history of transient ischemic attacks, stroke, symptomatic carotid artery disease.
  • Past history of psychiatric disorders
  • History of alcohol and drug abuse
  • History of severe kidney or liver disease (creatinine \>2.5mg/dL and bilirubin \> 2mg/dL)
  • Known contraindications to MRI

Exclusion

    Key Trial Info

    Start Date :

    Trial Type :

    OBSERVATIONAL

    End Date :

    Estimated Enrollment :

    100 Patients enrolled

    Trial Details

    Trial ID

    NCT00242151

    Last Update

    October 12 2006

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    Toronto General Hospital, University Health Network

    Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M5G 2C4