RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
A1 Porzer, Martin
A1 Mrazkova, Eva
A1 Homza, Miroslav
A1 Janout, Vladimir
T1 Out-of-hospital cardiac arrest
JF Biomedical papers
YR 2017
VO 161
IS 4
SP 348
OP 353
DO 10.5507/bp.2017.054
UL https://biomed.papers.upol.cz/artkey/bio-201704-0003.php
AB Out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) is a leading cause of death in developed industrial countries. The global worldwide average of OHCA incidence in adults is 95.9/100,000/year. European incidences vary according to source from 16 to 119/100,000/year.
The aim of this study was to provide an overview of current information on OHCA. The incidences in various populations are discussed, along with the factors affecting the prognosis and outcome of these patients. The etiology and pathophysiological mechanisms are also described, especially in relation to the most common causes - acute and chronic forms of coronary artery disease and cardiomyopathies. Measures that could improve survival rates are discussed, with emphasis on the role of the general public and deployment of automatic external defibrillators.