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Management of Comatose Adults With OHCA: Key Points

American College of Cardiology

JANUARY 11, 2024

The following are key points to remember from an AHA Scientific Statement on cardiac catheterization laboratory management of the comatose adult patient with an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA).

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Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory Management of the Comatose Adult Patient With an Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest: A Scientific Statement From the American Heart Association

Circulation

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Out-of-hospital cardiac arrest is a leading cause of death, accounting for ≈50% of all cardiovascular deaths. The cardiac catheterization laboratory plays an important role in the coordinated Chain of Survival for patients with out-of-hospital cardiac arrest. Circulation, Ahead of Print.

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Heart Pump Improves Survival After Severe Heart Attacks

DAIC

APRIL 8, 2024

Patients who suffered out-of-hospital cardiac arrest with coma and increased risk of brain damage were excluded from the trial. Participants were randomized before, during or up to 12 hours after receiving treatment in the cardiac catheterization laboratory, depending on when cardiogenic shock was diagnosed.

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Management of Comatose Adults With OHCA: Key Points

Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory Management of the Comatose Adult Patient With an Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest: A Scientific Statement From the American Heart Association

Heart Pump Improves Survival After Severe Heart Attacks

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