ArticleResuscitation plus2021
A descriptive analysis of cross-sectional imaging findings in patients after non-traumatic sudden cardiac arrest.
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- European Resuscitation Council and European Society of Intensive Care Medicine guidelines 2025: post-resuscitation care.Intensive care medicine · 2025Guideline
- Diagnostic Yield of CT Imaging and Point-of-Care Ultrasound After In-Hospital Cardiac Arrest.Chest · 2026Observational
- Application of the TiPS65 score for out-of-hospital cardiac arrest patients with initial non-shockable rhythm treated with ECPR.Resuscitation plus · 2023Article
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Abstract
introductionCross-sectional imaging is frequently obtained after sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) to determine the aetiology. Although imaging studies may reveal acute and/or chronic findings that may impact downstream medical management, lack of standardized guidelines results in significant practice variability. We aimed to perform a descriptive analysis and to report on radiographic findings after SCA.
methodsThis was a retrospective observational descriptive study that included all adult SCA patients who presented to our emergency department (ED) over a 6-year period, achieved sustained return of spontaneous circulation, and subsequently received cross-sectional imaging while in the ED. Each imaging study was reviewed and graded based on a predefined scale, and significant radiographic findings were tabulated.
results1573 patients were identified, and 452 patients remained after applying predefined exclusion criteria. A total of 298, 184, and 113 computed tomography (CT) studies were performed of the head, chest, and abdomen, respectively. For head, chest, and abdominal imaging, 13 (4.4%), 23 (12.5%), and 6 (5.3%) studies had radiographic findings that likely contributed to SCA, respectively. Altogether, 42 (7.1%) radiographic studies had findings that likely contributed to SCA. Eighty (13.4%) studies (head [n = 38, 12.8%], chest [n = 26, 14.1%], abdomen [n = 16, 14.2%]) resulted in a change of clinical care (e.g. specialty consultation or procedures).
conclusionGiven the clinical uncertainty and relative instability during the post-SCA phase, cross-sectional imaging frequently reveals important acute and chronic diagnostic findings.
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