CMAJ • September 23, 2008; 179 (7). doi:10.1503/cmaj.080443
Abstract:
Background:Postoperative delirium after elective surgery isfrequent and potentially serious. We sought to determine whetherthe use of statin medications was associated with a higher riskof postoperative delirium than other medications that do notalter microvascular autoregulation.
Methods: We conducted a retrospective cohort analysis of 284158 consecutive patients in Ontario aged 65 years and olderwho were admitted for elective surgery.
Another paper which does NOT seem to have receives much media attention. Definitely worth knowing about, discussing with your doctor if surgery is a possibility, and passing along to friends and family.
