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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

Cardiac function is poor, with akinesis of the LAD territory. Another approach is sympathetic chain (stellate ganglion) blockade if you have the skills to do it: it requires some expertise and ultrasound guidance. The echo images below were obtained on the day of presentation after PCI.