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MIRACLE2 score validation for neuroprognostication after out-of-hospital cardiac arrest: a district general hospital experience

Open Heart

Introduction and objectives Decision-making regarding prognosticating out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) remains challenging at the front door. The MIRACLE2 score provides a simple and practical tool for early neuroprognostication to aid decision-making. Patients with a Glasgow Coma Scale of 15/15 after ROSC were excluded.

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Clinical Considerations for Competitive Sports Participation for Athletes With Cardiovascular Abnormalities: A Scientific Statement From the American Heart Association and American College of Cardiology

Circulation

Circulation, Ahead of Print. Task forces comprising international experts in sports cardiology and the respective topics covered were assigned to each section and prepared specific clinical considerations tables for practitioners to reference.

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New approach to defibrillation may improve cardiac arrest outcomes

Science Daily - Heart Disease

A new observational study suggests the position in which responders initially place the two defibrillator pads on the body may make a significant difference in returning spontaneous blood circulation after shock from a defibrillator.

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Intraosseous or Intravenous Vascular Access for Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest

The New England Journal of Medicine

This randomized trial showed no significant difference in return of spontaneous circulation between initial intraosseous and intravenous vascular access in adults with out-of-hospital cardiac arrest.

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Management of Patients With Cardiac Arrest Requiring Interfacility Transport: A Scientific Statement From the American Heart Association

Circulation

Circulation, Ahead of Print. People who experience out-of-hospital cardiac arrest often require care at a regional center for continued treatment after resuscitation, but many do not initially present to the hospital where they will be admitted.

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Influencing factors and predictive indicators of return of spontaneous circulation in in-hospital cardiac arrest

Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

BackgroundIn-hospital cardiac arrest (IHCA) refers to the occurrence of cardiac arrest in hospitalized patients requiring chest compressions and/or defibrillation, with only about one-third of patients achieving return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC) after cardiopulmonary resuscitation.

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2025 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics: A Report of US and Global Data From the American Heart Association

Circulation

Circulation, Ahead of Print.