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Case Report: Extended cardiopulmonary resuscitation in sudden cardiac arrest after acute myocardial infarction

Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

Out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) mostly occurs in crowded public places outside hospitals, such as public sports facilities, airports, railway stations, subway stations, and shopping malls. ECMO support therapy for patients with cardiac arrest can be considered when economic conditions permit.

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What are treatment options for this rhythm, when all else fails?

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

Troponin T peaked at 38,398 ng/L ( = a very large myocardial infarction, but not massive-- thanks to the pre-PCI spontaneous reperfusion, and rapid internvention!! ). Cardiac function is poor, with akinesis of the LAD territory. Inotropic medication was continued.