Association of intraoperative changes in brain-derived neurotrophic factor and postoperative delirium in older adults

Conclusions. We observed an association between intraoperative decline in plasma BDNF and delirium. These preliminary results need to be confirmed but suggest that plasma BDNF levels may be a biomarker for postoperative delirium.
Source: British Journal of Anaesthesia - Category: Anesthesiology Source Type: research