Our primary aim in this observational study is to identify the incidence of POD in the first five postoperative days by using the 3-minute Diagnostic confusion assessment method (3D-CAM), the derived version for intensive care unit (CAM-ICU) or nurse reports in patients undergoing different techniques of aortic valve replacement. Patients are followed 5 days postoperative with the 3D-CAM or until resolution of POD. Six months postoperatively, a follow-up by phone is planned for activity of daily living (ADL).
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Number of Participants With Postoperative Delirium
Timeframe: Until the fifth postoperative day in hospital (an average of 5 days). In case of POD, followup was continued until resolution of POD or discharge (whichever comes first) up to 19 days.