Emilio Arbas-Redondo, Sandra O Rosillo-Rodríguez, Carlos Merino-Argos, Irene Marco-Clement, Laura Rodríguez-Sotelo, Luis A Martínez-Marín, Lorena Martín-Polo, Andrea Vélez-Salas, Juan Caro-Codón, Daniel García-Arribas, Eduardo Armada-Romero, Esteban López-De-Sa
INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVES: Myocardial dysfunction contributes to early mortality (24-72 hours) among survivors of a cardiac arrest (CA). The benefits of mechanical support in refractory shock should be balanced against the patient's potential for neurological recovery. To date, these early treatment decisions have been taken based on limited information leading mainly to undertreatment. Therefore, there is a need for early, reliable, accessible, and simple tools that offer information on the possibilities of neurological improvement...
December 2022: Revista Española de Cardiología