Abstract
Acute confusional state or delirium is one of the most common organic brain syndromes especially in the elderly. It develops suddenly, within hours or days, and often during a period of hospitalization. In this paper we review the results of our studies on the neurochemistry of delirium.
MeSH terms
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Acetylcholinesterase / cerebrospinal fluid
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Aged
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Aged, 80 and over
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Delirium / cerebrospinal fluid*
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Delirium / physiopathology
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Disease Progression
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Humans
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Hydroxyindoleacetic Acid / cerebrospinal fluid
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Longitudinal Studies
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Neurotransmitter Agents / cerebrospinal fluid*
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Somatostatin / cerebrospinal fluid
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beta-Endorphin / cerebrospinal fluid
Substances
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Neurotransmitter Agents
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Somatostatin
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Hydroxyindoleacetic Acid
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beta-Endorphin
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Acetylcholinesterase