Brain injury after cardiac arrest: pathophysiology, treatment, and prognosis.
review · Level V
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- Record sourced from PubMed, PMID 34705079.
- Also identified by DOI 10.1007/s00134-021-06548-2 and PMC identifier 8548866.
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Abstract
Post-cardiac arrest brain injury (PCABI) is caused by initial ischaemia and subsequent reperfusion of the brain following resuscitation. In those who are admitted to intensive care unit after cardiac arrest, PCABI manifests as coma, and is the main cause of mortality and long-term disability. This review describes the mechanisms of PCABI, its treatment options, its outcomes, and the suggested strategies for outcome prediction.
Medical subject headings
- Brain Injuries
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
- Heart Arrest