Association of non-shockable initial rhythm and psychotropic medication in sudden cardiac arrest
Background: Asystole (ASY) and pulseless electrical activity (PEA) have a poor outcome during sudden cardiac arrest (SCA). Psychotropic medication has been associated with a risk for sudden cardiac death (SCD). Our aim was to study the association of psychotropic medication with ASY/PEA during SCA....
Main Authors: | Janna P. Kauppila, Antti Hantula, Lasse Pakanen, Juha S. Perkiömäki, Matti Martikainen, Heikki V. Huikuri, M. Juhani Junttila |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2020-06-01
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Series: | International Journal of Cardiology: Heart & Vasculature |
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Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2352906719302969 |
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