Neurochemistry and delirium.
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.
Koponen
H J
HJ
Moisio Hospital, Mikkeli, and Department of Psychiatry, Helsinki University, Helsinki, Finland.
D000110:Acetylcholinesterase / Q000134:cerebrospinal fluid; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D003693:Delirium / Q000134:cerebrospinal fluid* / Q000503:physiopathology; D018450:Disease Progression; D006801:Humans; D006897:Hydroxyindoleacetic Acid / Q000134:cerebrospinal fluid; D008137:Longitudinal Studies; D018377:Neurotransmitter Agents / Q000134:cerebrospinal fluid*; D013004:Somatostatin / Q000134:cerebrospinal fluid; D001615:beta-Endorphin / Q000134:cerebrospinal fluid
D018377:Neurotransmitter Agents; D013004:Somatostatin; D006897:Hydroxyindoleacetic Acid; D001615:beta-Endorphin; D000110:Acetylcholinesterase