Apolipoprotein E e4 allele does not increase the risk of early postoperative delirium after major surgery

• Type: Article in International Scientific Journal
• Date: 2012

Authors

Abelha, FJ (Author) FMUP; Fernandes, V (Author) Other; Botelho, M (Author) Other; Santos, P (Author) Other; Santos, A (Author) Other; Machado JC (Author) FMUP; Barros H (Author) FMUP

Journal

Title: Journal of Anesthesia

Vol. 26

Pages: 412-421

ISSN: 0913-8668

Publisher: Springer Nature

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Authenticus ID: P-002-9E4

DOI: 10.1007/s00540-012-1326-5

Abstract (EN): A relationship between patients with a genetic predisposition to and those who develop postoperative delirium has not been yet determined. The aim of this study was to determine whether there is an association between apolipoprotein E epsilon 4 allele (APOE4) and delirium after major surgery. Of 230 intensive care patients admitted to the post anesthesia care unit (PACU) over a period of 3 months, 173 were enrolled in the study. Patients' demographics and intra- and postoperative data were collected. Patients were followed for the development of delirium using the Intensive Care Delirium Screening Checklist, and DNA was obtained at PACU admission to determine apolipoprotein E genotype. Fifteen percent of patients developed delirium after surgery. Twenty-four patients had one copy of APOE4. The presence of APOE4 was not associated with an increased risk of early postoperative delirium (4% vs. 17%; P = 0.088). The presence of APOE4 was not associated with differences in any studied variables. Multivariate analysis identified age [odds ratio (OR) 9.3, 95% confidence interval (CI) 2.0-43.0, P = 0.004 for age a parts per thousand yen65 years), congestive heart disease (OR 6.2, 95% CI 2.0-19.3, P = 0.002), and emergency surgery (OR 59.7, 95% CI 6.7-530.5, P < 0.001) as independent predictors for development of delirium. The Simplified Acute Physiology Score II (SAPS II) and The Acute Physiology and Chronic Health Evaluation II (APACHE II) were significantly higher in patients with delirium (P < 0.001 and 0.008, respectively). Hospital mortality rates of these patients was higher and they had a longer median PACU stay. Apolipoprotein e4 carrier status was not associated with an increased risk for early postoperative delirium. Age, congestive heart failure, and emergency surgery were independent risk factors for the development of delirium after major surgery.

Language: English

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific

No. of pages: 10