The impact of delirium on healthcare utilization and survival after transcatheter aortic valve replacement
Objectives We assessed whether post‐operative delirium is associated with healthcare utilization and overall survival after trans‐catheter aortic valve replacement. Background Delirium, a common syndrome among hospitalized older adults, is associated with increased morbidity and mortality. Methods W...
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Published in | Catheterization and cardiovascular interventions Vol. 89; no. 7; pp. 1286 - 1291 |
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Main Authors | , , , , , , |
Format | Journal Article |
Language | English |
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United States
Wiley Subscription Services, Inc
01.06.2017
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Summary: | Objectives
We assessed whether post‐operative delirium is associated with healthcare utilization and overall survival after trans‐catheter aortic valve replacement.
Background
Delirium, a common syndrome among hospitalized older adults, is associated with increased morbidity and mortality.
Methods
We reviewed 294 transcatheter aortic valve replacement cases between June 2008 and February 2015 at a tertiary care academic medical center. Post‐operative delirium was identified by confusion assessment method screening and clinician diagnosis.
Results
Delirium was identified in 61 patients (21%). Non‐femoral access for trans‐catheter aortic valve replacement was more common in delirious patients than in non‐delirious patients (41% vs. 27%, P = 0.04). Delirious patients had diminished overall survival after trans‐catheter aortic valve replacement compared to non‐delirious patients (1‐year survival 59% vs. 84%, log‐rank P = 0.002). After adjusting for age, Society of Thoracic Surgeons predicted 30‐day mortality, and access type; delirium remained independently associated with diminished overall survival (hazard ratio 2.01, 95% confidence interval 1.21–3.33, P = 0.007). The delirium group had longer mean hospital stay (13.3 ± 9.5 days vs. 6.7 ± 3.8 days, P < 0.001) and a higher rate of discharge to a rehabilitation facility (61% vs. 27%, P < 0.001), but there was no difference in 30‐day hospital re‐admission rates or 30‐day mortality based on delirium status.
Conclusions
Delirium occurs in one out of five patients after trans‐catheter aortic valve replacement and is associated with diminished survival and increased healthcare utilization. Further studies are needed to clarify whether strategies aimed at reducing delirium after trans‐catheter aortic valve replacement may improve outcomes in this high‐risk subset. © 2016 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. |
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Bibliography: | Authors contributions: Chetan Huded—study conception and design, data collection, data analysis, manuscript writing. Jill Huded—study conception and design, data collection, manuscript writing. Ranya Sweis—study design, manuscript writing. Mark Ricciardi—study design, manuscript writing. Chris Malaisrie—study design, manuscript writing. Charles Davidson—study design, study supervision, manuscript writing. James Flaherty—study conception and design, study supervision, manuscript writing. ObjectType-Article-1 SourceType-Scholarly Journals-1 ObjectType-Feature-2 content type line 23 |
ISSN: | 1522-1946 1522-726X |
DOI: | 10.1002/ccd.26776 |