Delirium is an acute brain disorder that involves changes in consciousness, attention, cognition, and perception.The incidence of postoperative delirium (POD) is high among patients undergoing cardiac surgery, ranging from 20 to 50%, and the risk is even higher in the elderly.
The aim of this study is to determine the effect of pregabalin versus dexmedetomidine on the treatment and lasting duration of delirium in fast tracking elderly patients after Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting.