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Table 3 Multivariate model of risk factors for delirium after cardiac surgery

From: Hypertension, mitral valve disease, atrial fibrillation and low education level predict delirium and worst outcome after cardiac surgery in older adults

Variable

OR

Standard error

95% CI

p value

Predisposing factors

 Education level (years)

0.81

0.05

0.71–0.92

< 0.01

 Systemic arterial hypertension

2.73

1.18

1.16–6.40

0.02

 Valve disease

    

  Mitral valve disease

2.93

1.19

1.32–6.50

< 0.01

  Aortic valve disease

1.55

0.71

0.63–3.84

0.33

Triggering factors

 AF post-surgery

2.49

0.93

1.20–5.20

0.01

  1. OR Odds ratio, 95% CI 95% confidence interval, AF Atrial fibrillation
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