Risk Of Out-of-hospital Cardiac Arrest Research Articles

OUTCOMES OF OUT HOSPITAL CARDIAC ARREST: SEX DISPARITIES IN OUR REGION

Abstract Background The incidence of out of hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) differs consistently between women and men.Besides sex related factors, OHCA risk may relate to gender related factors.Although previous studies regarding sex difference outcomes after OHCA yielded conflicting results, from some researches it seems that women have less shockable initial rhythm than men and they have worse survival. Methods We considered 5524 consecutively OHCA survivors resuscitated from emergency medical System (EMS) or bystander In two city of Emilia Romagna: Piacenza (3452 ) and Bologna (2072) from January 2009 to December 2019 and we evaluated the outcomes, considering sex and gender disparities. Results Out of 5524 patients, who experienced OHCA, 3340 (60%) were males with average age 70,6 ±14 years and 2184 (40%) females with average age of 78,9 ±13 years (p<0,001).Overall survival rate was 8% .In our population we observed as initial rhythm of cardiac arrest : 3057 (57%) asystole, 1070 (22%) ventricular fibrillation (VF) and 998 (21%) pulseless electrical activity (PEA) with sex disparities.In fact we have found : 1695 asystole (51%), 840 FV (25%), 583 pea (17%) in men and 1362 asistolia (62%), 230 fv (11%), 415 pea (19%)in women. Asystole was more frequently in females (62 f vs 51m %, p<0.001), whilst VF in males (25 vs 11%, p<0.001).Furthermore considering sex disparities, survival was better in males 299 (9%) than in females 115 (5%), p<0.001. Conclusions In our population OHCA was more frequent in males in line with previous published data. However, females affected by OHCA are older, tend to present more frequently with non–shockable rhythms and show worse outcome. It’s unknown if these data are related to sex biological differences or gender disparities . Further data will be necessary to explain this challenge.

Do air pollutants levels during the previous 48 hours predict out-of-hospital cardiac arrest incidence compared to same-day pollutants levels?

Abstract Funding Acknowledgements None. Introduction Association between air pollutants (APs) levels and out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) at the same day of the measurements have been previously described. Whether APs levels measured during the previous 48 hours may predict OHCA occurrence is not known. Purpose To analyse whether same-day APs levels compared to APs levels during the previous 48 hours are associated with OHCA incidence. Methods OHCA admissions on five Cardiac Intensive Care Units of our city were assessed during September-2020 to December-2021. Free access data regarding particulate matter (PM10), carbon monoxide (CO), nitrogen dioxide (NO2) and ozone (O3) levels during the same period were also registered. APs measures occurred each hour daily at three different spots, delivering more than 31000 measurements. APs levels during the previous 48 hours and during the index day were compared between OHCA-free days (OHCA-Fd) and OHCA-days. Results 179 patients were included. Main demographic characteristics are shown on table 1. Daily OHCA incidence and APs mean levels/month are shown in Table 2. As shown at table 3 same-day higher NO2 and lower O3 levels were found on OHCA-days compared to OHCA-fd: 41 ±10 vs. 36 ±9 µg/m3, p=0.016 for NO2 and 45 ±13 vs. 51 ±11 µg/m3, p= 0.003 for O3. As shown on Table 2 same day mean O3 levels were also higher from April to September compared to the rest of the year (p<0.001). OHCA incidence was lower in this same period (p<0.001). There wasn’t any association between OHCA incidence and APs (NO2, O3, PM10 and CO) measured at any moment during the event's prior 48 hours. Conclusions Same-day higher NO2 and lower O3 levels were associated to a higher OHCA incidence in our city. On the other hand, association between OHCA and NO2, O3, PM10 or CO measurements during the previous 48 hours was not found in our cohort. Reducing production of NO2 (i.e., reducing fossil-fuel consumption) may reduce OHCA risk during that same day.

Use of proton pump inhibitors is associated with increased risk of out-of-hospital cardiac arrest in the general population: a nested case-control study.

Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) impair cardiac repolarization and prolong the QT interval and may potentially be proarrhythmic. However, risk of out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) is scarcely investigated. We studied whether past or current PPI use is associated with OHCA in the general population. We conducted a nationwide nested case-control study with OHCA-cases of presumed cardiac causes and age/sex/OHCA-date-matched non-OHCA-controls from the general population. Exposure to PPI was categorized into three mutually exclusive groups of current-, past-, and non-use. Conditional logistic regression analyses with adjustments for risk factors of OHCA was used to calculate the odds ratio (OR) of OHCA comparing PPI use with non-users. We identified 46578 OHCA-cases and 232890 matched non-OHCA-controls (mean:71 years, 68.8% men). PPI was used by 8769 OHCA-cases and 21898 non-OHCA-controls, and current use of PPI was associated with increased odds of OHCA compared with non-users (OR:1.32 [95%-CI:1.28 -1.37]), while past use conferred no increase in the odds of OHCA (OR:1.01 [95%-CI:0.98-1.04]). This increased odds of OHCA occurred in both sexes. Finally, the ORs remained elevated when we repeated the analyses in individuals without registered ischemic heart disease (OR:1.36 [95%-CI:1.31-1.41]), without heart failure (OR:1.33 [95%-CI:1.29-1.38]), or without any cardiovascular comorbidities (OR:1.84 [95%-CI:1.70-2.00]). Also, the OR remained elevated when H2-antagonists served as the reference group (OR:1.28 [95%-CI:1.11-1.47]). PPI use is associated with an increased risk of OHCA in the general population. Considering the widespread use of PPIs, this study raises concerns and need for awareness to balance the benefit and risk of treatment.

Sleep apnea, the risk of out-of-hospital cardiac arrest, and potential benefits of continuous positive airway pressure therapy: A nationwide study

ObjectivePatients with sleep apnea (SA) are at increased cardiovascular risk. However, little is known about the risk of out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) in patients with SA. Therefore, we studied the relation between SA patients who did and did not receive continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy with OHCA in the general population. MethodsUsing nationwide databases, we conducted a nested case-control study with OHCA-cases of presumed cardiac causes and age/sex/OHCA-date matched non-OHCA-controls from the general population. Conditional logistic regression models with adjustments for well-known OHCA risk factors were performed to generate odds ratio (OR) of OHCA comparing patients with SA receiving and not receiving CPAP therapy with individuals without SA. ResultsWe identified 46,578 OHCA-cases and 232,890 matched non-OHCA-controls [mean: 71 years, 68.8% men]. Compared to subjects without SA, having SA without CPAP therapy was associated with increased odds of OHCA after controlling for relevant confounders (OR:1.20, 95%-Cl:1.06–1.36), while having SA with CPAP therapy was not associated with OHCA (OR:1.04, 95%-Cl:0.93–1.36). Regardless of CPAP therapy, age and sex did not significantly influence our findings. Our findings were confirmed in: (I) patients with neither ischemic heart disease nor heart failure (untreated SA, OR:1.24, 95%-CI:1.04–1.47; SA with CPAP, OR:1.08, 95%-CI:0.93–1.25); and (II) in patients without cardiovascular disease (untreated SA, OR:1.33, 95%-CI:1.07–1.65; SA with CPAP, OR:1.14, 95%-CI:0.94–1.39). ConclusionSA not treated with CPAP was associated with OHCA, while no increased risk of OHCA was found for SA patients treated with CPAP.

The quality of care and long-term mortality of out of hospital cardiac arrest survivors after acute myocardial infarction: a nationwide cohort study.

The long-terms outcomes of out of hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) survivors are not well known. Using the Myocardial Ischaemia National Audit Project (MINAP) registry, linked to Office for National Statistics (ONS) mortality data, we analysed 661326 England, Wales and Northern-Ireland AMI patients; 14127 (2%) suffered OHCA and survived beyond thirty-days of hospitalisation. Patients dying within thirty-days of admission were excluded. Mean follow-up for patients included was 1500 days. Cox regression models were fitted, adjusting for demographics and management strategy. OHCA survivors were younger (in years) (64 (interquartile range [IQR] 54-72) vs. 70 (IQR 59-80), P<0.001), more often underwent invasive coronary angiography (88%vs. 71%, P<0.001) and percutaneous coronary intervention (72%vs. 45%, P<0.001). Overall, risk of mortality for OHCA patients that survived past 30-days was lower than patients that did not suffer cardiac arrest (adjusted hazard ratio [HR] 0.91; 95% CI; 0.87-0.95, P<0.001). 'Excellent care' according to the mean opportunity-based quality indicator (OBQI) score compared to 'Poor care', predicted reduced risk of long-term mortality post OHCA, for all-patients (HR: 0.77, CI; 0.76-0.78, P<0.001), more for STEMI patients (HR: 0.73, CI; 0.71-0.75, P<0.001), but less significantly in NSTEMI patients (HR: 0.79, CI; 0.78-0.81, P<0.001). Out of hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) patients remain at significant risk of mortality in-hospital. However, if surviving over thirty-days post arrest, OHCA survivors have good longer-term survival up to ten-years compared to the general AMI population. Higher quality inpatient care appears to improve long-term survival in all OHCA patients, more so in STEMI.

Community intervention to improve defibrillation before ambulance arrival in residential neighbourhoods with a high risk of out-of-hospital cardiac arrest: study protocol of a cluster-randomised trial (the CARAMBA trial)

IntroductionIn Denmark, multiple national initiatives have been associated with improved bystander defibrillation and survival following out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) in public places. However, OHCAs in residential neighbourhoods continue to have...

Air pollution and out-of-hospital cardiac arrest risk: a 7-year study from a highly polluted area.

Globally, nearly 20% of cardiovascular disease deaths were attributable to air pollution. Out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) represents a major public health problem; therefore, the identification of novel OHCA triggers is of crucial relevance. The aim of the study was to evaluate the association between air pollution (short-, mid-, and long-term exposures) and OHCA risk, during a 7-year period in a highly polluted urban area in northern Italy, with a high density of automated external defibrillators (AEDs). Out-of-hospital cardiac arrests were prospectively collected from the 'Progetto Vita Database' between 1 January 2010 and 31 December 2017; day-by-day air pollution levels were extracted from the Environmental Protection Agency stations. Electrocardiograms of OHCA interventions were collected from the AED data cards. Day-by-day particulate matter (PM) 2.5 and 10, ozone (O3), carbon monoxide (CO), and nitrogen dioxide (NO2) levels were measured. A total of 880 OHCAs occurred in 748 days. A significant increase in OHCA risk with a progressive increase in PM2.5, PM10, CO, and NO2 levels was found. After adjustment for temperature and seasons, a 9% and 12% increase in OHCA risk for each 10 μg/m3 increase in PM10 (P < 0.0001) and PM2.5 (P < 0.0001) levels was found. Air pollutant levels were associated with both asystole and shockable rhythm risk, while no correlation was found with pulseless electrical activity. Short- and mid-term exposures to PM2.5 and PM10 are independently associated with the risk of OHCA due to asystole or shockable rhythm.

Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest in Individuals With Human Immunodeficiency Virus: A Nationwide Population-Based Cohort Study.

Little data exist on the risk and outcomes of out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) in people with HIV (PWH). We aimed to describe OHCA in PWH as compared with the general population in terms of incidence, characteristics, and survival. This nationwide study assessed all individuals aged 18-85 years between 2001 and 2019 in Denmark. The cumulative incidence of OHCA was computed using cause-specific Cox models accounting for competing risk of death. Among 6 565 309 individuals, 6 925 (median age: 36; interquartile range [IQR]: 28-44 y; 74% males) were infected at some point with HIV. The incidence of OHCA was 149 (95% CI: 123-180)/100 000 person-years in PWH versus 64 (95% CI: 64-65)/100 000 person-years in people without HIV (P < .001). Age at the time of cardiac arrest was 52 (IQR: 44-61) years in PWH versus 69 (IQR: 59-77) years in individuals without HIV (P < .001). In a multivariable model adjusted for age, sex, hypertension, diabetes, heart failure, ischemic heart disease, atrial fibrillation, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, cancer, and renal failure, PWH had a 2-fold higher risk of OHCA (hazard ratio: 2.84; 95% CI: 2.36-3.43; P < .001). Thirty-day mortality (89% vs 88%; P = .80) was comparable to individuals without HIV. HIV is an independent risk factor for OHCA, and those who experience OHCA with HIV are much younger than those without HIV. Almost 90% of PWH died 1 month after OHCA. Further research should strive to find out how to reduce OHCA occurrence in this population.

Outcomes of out-of-hospital cardiac arrest in adult congenital heart disease: a Danish nationwide study.

The risk, characteristics, and outcome of out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) in patients with congenital heart disease (CHD) remain scarcely investigated. An epidemiological registry-based study was conducted. Using time-dependent Cox regression models fitted with a nested case-control design, hazard ratios (HRs) with 95% confidence intervals of OHCA of presumed cardiac cause (2001-19) associated with simple, moderate, and severe CHD were calculated. Moreover, using multiple logistic regression, we investigated the association between pre-hospital OHCA characteristics and 30-day survival and compared 30-day survival in OHCA patients with and without CHD. Overall, 43 967 cases (105 with simple, 144 with moderate, and 53 with severe CHD) and 219 772 controls (median age 72 years, 68.2% male) were identified. Any type of CHD was found to be associated with higher rates of OHCA compared with the background population [simple CHD: HR 1.37 (1.08-1.70); moderate CHD: HR 1.64 (1.36-1.99); and severe CHD: HR 4.36 (3.01-6.30)]. Pre-hospital cardiopulmonary resuscitation and defibrillation were both associated with improved 30-day survival in patients with CHD, regardless of CHD severity. Among patients with OHCA, simple, moderate, and severe CHD had a similar likelihood of 30-day survival compared with no CHD [odds ratio 0.95 (0.53-1.69), 0.70 (0.43-1.14), and 0.68 (0.33-1.57), respectively]. A higher risk of OHCA was found throughout the spectrum of CHD. Patients with and without CHD showed the same 30-day survival, which relies on the pre-hospital chain of survival, namely cardiopulmonary resuscitation and defibrillation.

Fine and coarse particulate air pollution and out-of-hospital cardiac arrest onset: a nationwide case-crossover study in China

Out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) is a global public health concern. Nationwide studies on the effects of short-term exposure to particulate matter (PM) on OHCA risk are rare in regions with high PM levels, and evidence for coarse PM (PM2.5–10) is limited and inconsistent. To evaluate the associations between fine PM (PM2.5) and PM2.5–10 and OHCA onset, a time-stratified case-crossover study was conducted on 77,261 patients with cardiac OHCA in 26 cities across China in 2020. Daily PM2.5 and PM2.5–10 concentrations were assessed with high-resolution and full-coverage PM estimations. Conditional logistic regression models were applied in analyses. Each interquartile range of PM increase in 3-day moving average was associated with an increased risk of cardiac OHCA onset of 2.37% (95% CI, 1.20–3.56%) for PM2.5 and 2.12% (95% CI, 0.70–3.56%) for PM2.5–10. Stratified analyses showed higher susceptibility in patients over 75 years for PM2.5 exposure and with diabetes for PM2.5–10. This first nationwide study in region with high PM levels and great PM variability found not only PM2.5 but also PM2.5–10 were associated with a higher risk of OHCA onset, which could add powerful epidemiological evidence to this field and provide new evidence for the formulation of air quality guidelines.

Sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 inhibitors compared with glucagon-like-peptide-1 receptor agonists and out-of-hospital cardiac arrest in type 2 diabetes: a nationwide nested case-control study.

Sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 inhibitors (SGLT-2is) are antidiabetic drugs that have beneficial direct effects on the myocardium by impacting cardiac ion channels and exchangers that control cardiac electrophysiology. We investigated the relationship between SGLT-2is in comparison to glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1as) and out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) in individuals with type 2 diabetes. Using data from Danish registries, we conducted a nationwide nested case-control study in a cohort of individuals with type 2 diabetes between 2013 and 2019. Cases were defined as OHCA victims from presumed cardiac causes and each case was randomly matched with five controls without OHCA based on age, sex, and index-date (OHCA date). Conditional logistic regression models were used to estimate the adjusted odds ratios (ORs) with 95% confidence interval (95% CI) of OHCA comparing SGLT-2i use with GLP-1as (reference). The study population consisted of 3 618 OHCA cases and 18 090 matched controls. SGLT-2i was used by 91 cases and 593 controls, and was associated with reduced odds of OHCA compared with use of GLP-1a after controlling for the relevant confounders (adjusted OR 0.76 [95% CI:0.58-0.99]). The adjusted OR of OHCA associated with SGLT-2i use did not vary significantly by sex (p-value interaction: 0.461), pre-existing cardiac disease (p-value interaction: 0.762), heart failure (p-value interaction: 0.891), diabetes duration (p-value interaction: 0.101) and chronic kidney disease (p-value interaction: 0.894). Use of SGLT-2i is associated with a reduced risk of OHCA compared with use of GLP-1a in type 2 diabetes.

Long-term stress conditions and out-of-hospital cardiac arrest risk: a nested case–control study

ObjectivePatients with stress-related disorders and anxiety are at increased risk of developing cardiovascular disease. However, the risk of out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) is scarcely investigated. We aimed to establish whether...

The impact of non-optimum temperatures, heatwaves and cold spells on out-of-hospital cardiac arrest onset in a changing climate in China: a multi-center, time-stratified, case-crossover study

Out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) is a time-critical and fatal medical emergency that has been linked to non-optimal temperatures. However, the future burden of OHCA due to non-optimal temperatures, heatwaves, and cold spells under climate change has not been well evaluated. We conducted a time-stratified case-crossover study in 15 Northern Chinese cities throughout 2020 to estimate the exposure-response relationships of non-optimal temperatures, heatwaves, and cold spells with hourly OHCA onset in hot and cold seasons. We obtained future daily average temperatures by using 20 general circulation models under two greenhouse gas emission scenarios: one with certain emission control and the other with relaxed control. Lastly, we projected the change of OHCA burden under these two climate scenarios. We analyzed a total of 29,671 OHCA patients and found that high temperatures and heatwaves as well as low temperatures and cold spells were all significantly associated with an increased risk of OHCA onset. Under the scenario of uncontrolled emissions, the attributable fraction (AF) of OHCA due to high temperatures and heatwaves would increase by 4.94% and 6.99% from the 2010s to 2090s, respectively. The AF due to low temperatures would decrease by 1.27% by the 2090s and the effects of cold spells were projected to be marginal after the 2050s. Under a medium emission control scenario, the upward trend of heat-related OHCA burden would become flat, and the decline in cold-related OHCA burden would also slow down. Our study provides evidence of significant morbidity risk and burden of OHCA associated with global warming across Northern China. Our findings indicate that the increase in OHCA burden attributable to heat could not be offset by the decrements attributable to cold, emphasizing the importance of mitigation policies for limiting global warming and reducing the associated risks of OHCA onset. National Science & Technology Fundamental Resources Investigation Project (2018FY100600, 2018FY100602), National Key R&D Program of China (2020YFC1512700, 2020YFC1512705, 2020YFC1512703), Key R&D Program of Shandong Province (2021ZLGX02, 2021SFGC0503), Natural Science Foundation of Shandong Province (ZR2021MH231), Taishan Pandeng Scholar Program of Shandong Province (tspd20181220), the Interdisciplinary Young Researcher Groups Program of Shandong University (2020QNQT004), ECCM Program of Clinical Research Center of Shandong University (2021SDUCRCA001, 2021SDUCRCA002), foundation from Clinical Research Center of Shandong University (2020SDUCRCB003), National Natural Science Foundation of China (82272240).

Use of methylphenidate is associated with increased risk of out-of-hospital cardiac arrest in the general population: a nationwide nested case-control study.

Methylphenidate, a sympathomimetic drug prescribed to treat attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), is associated with cardiovascular events, but few studies have explored the risk of out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA). We investigated whether methylphenidate use is associated with OHCA in the general population. Using Danish nationwide registries, we conducted a nested case-control study with OHCA-cases of presumed cardiac causes and age/sex/OHCA-date matched non-OHCA controls from the general population. Conditional logistic regression models with adjustments for well-known risk factors of OHCA were employed to estimate the odds ratio (OR) of OHCA comparing methylphenidate use with no use of methylphenidate. The study population consisted of 46578 OHCA-cases (median:72 years [IQR:62-81]), 68.8% men) and 232890 matched controls. Methylphenidate was used by 80 cases and 166 controls, and was associated with increased OR of OHCA compared to non-users (OR:1.78[95%-CI:1.32-2.40]). The OR was highest in recent starters (OR≤180 days:2.59[95%-CI:1.28-5.23]). The OR of OHCA associated with methylphenidate use did not vary significantly by age (p-value interaction:0.37), sex (p-value interaction:0.94), and pre-existing cardiovascular disease (p-value interaction:0.27). Furthermore, the ORs remained elevated when we repeated the analyses in individuals without registered hospital-based ADHD (OR:1.85[95%-CI:1.34-2.55]), without severe psychiatric disorders (OR:1.98 [95%-CI:1.46-2.67]), without depression (OR:1.93: [95%-CI:1.40-2.65]), or in non-users of QT-prolonging drugs (OR:1.79[95%-CI:1.27-2.54]). Methylphenidate use is associated with an increased risk of OHCA in the general population. This increased risk applies to both sexes and is independent from age and the presence of cardiovascular disease.

Identification of priority areas for public-access automated external defibrillators (AEDs) in metropolitan areas: A case study in Hangzhou, China

Out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) is a major health concern in China. The use of automated external defibrillators (AEDs) has received great attention from Chinese public healthcare departments as a useful intervention to address OHCA, and there is a growing need to place AEDs throughout the urban built environment. However, due to the lack of a publicly available, geocoded dataset of historical OHCA cases, there is not a coherent approach for identifying priority areas for AEDs placement in this country. This study attempts to fill this gap by examining the spatial disparity of OHCA risk in Hangzhou, China, and then proposing a Geographic Information Systems(GIS) based model that incorporates the urban land cover, vulnerable groups, and transportation accessibility to identify priority areas at the hexagon level for future AEDs placement. Results show that: (1) the hexagons with the highest level of OHCA risk (ranked Group 1) are accounting for 9.87%–16.71% and are spatially dispersed. (2) A large high-risk cluster was identified in the western region of the Qiantang district. (3) Nearly one-fifth of the new AEDs are recommended to install in Phase I, more than 60% in Phase II, and the remainder in Phase III. (4) Xiaoshan district requires the most AEDs, while Linping district requires the fewest. Ultimately, these results guide future placement of the AED facilities in the cities, particularly those with no geocoded OHCA historical data.

Risk of out-of-hospital cardiac arrest in patients with sarcoidosis: a Danish nationwide nested case–control study

ObjectiveSarcoidosis is over-represented among victims of cardiac arrest. We aimed to establish whether sarcoidosis is associated with out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) in the general population.MethodsWe conducted a nested case–control study...

Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Patients with ST-Segment-Elevation Myocardial Infarction Complicated by Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest.

Patients with ST-segment-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) treated during the COVID-19 pandemic might experience prolonged time to reperfusion. The delayed reperfusion may potentially aggravate the risk of out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) in those patients. Limited access to healthcare, more reluctant health-seeking behaviors, and bystander readiness to render life-saving interventions might additionally contribute to the suggested change in the risk of OHCA in STEMI. Thus, we sought to explore the effects of the COVID-19 outbreak on treatment delay and clinical outcomes of patients with STEMI with OHCA. Overall, 5,501 consecutive patients with STEMI complicated by OHCA and treated with primary percutaneous coronary intervention with stent implantation were enrolled. A propensity score matching was used to obviate the possible impact of non-randomized design. A total of 740 matched pairs of patients with STEMI and OHCA treated before and during the COVID-19 pandemic were compared. A similar mortality and prevalence of periprocedural complications were observed in both groups. However, patients treated during the COVID-19 outbreak experienced longer delays from first medical contact to angiography (88.8 (±61.5) vs. 101.4 (±109.8) [minutes]; p = 0.006). There was also a trend toward prolonged time from pain onset to angiography in patients admitted to the hospital in the pandemic era (207.3 (±192.8) vs. 227.9 (±231.4) [minutes]; p = 0.06). In conclusion, the periprocedural outcomes in STEMI complicated by OHCA were comparable before and during the COVID-19 era. However, treatment in the COVID-19 outbreak was associated with a longer time from first medical contact to reperfusion.

Association Between Income and Risk of Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest: A Retrospective Cohort Study.

Previous studies have observed a higher out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) risk among lower socioeconomic groups. However, due to the cross-sectional and ecological designs used in these studies, the magnitude of these inequalities is uncertain. This study is the first to assess the individual-level association between income and OHCA using a large-scale longitudinal study. This retrospective cohort study followed 1 688 285 adults aged 25 and above, living in the catchment area of an OHCA registry in a Dutch province. OHCA cases (n=5493) were linked to demographic and income registries. Cox proportional hazard models were conducted to determine hazard ratios of OHCA for household and personal income quintiles, stratified by sex and age. The total incidence of OHCA per 100 000 person years was 30.9 in women and 87.1 in men. A higher OHCA risk was observed with lower household and personal income. Compared with the highest household income quintile, the adjusted hazard ratios from the second highest to the lowest household income quintiles ranged from 1.24 (CI=1.01-1.51) to 1.75 (CI=1.46-2.10) in women and from 0.95 (CI=0.68-1.34) to 2.30 (CI=1.74-3.05) in men. For personal income, this ranged from 0.95 (CI=0.68-1.34) to 2.30 (CI=1.74-3.05) in women and between 1.28 (CI=1.16-1.42) and 1.68 (CI=1.48-1.89) in men. Comparable household and personal income gradients were found across age groups except in the highest (>84 years) age group. For example, household income in women aged 65 to 74 ranged from 1.25 (CI=1.02-1.52) to 1.65 (CI=1.36-2.00). Sensitivity analyses assessing the prevalence of comorbidities at baseline and different lengths of follow-up yielded similar estimates. This study provides new evidence for a substantial increase in OHCA risk with lower income in different age and sex groups. Low-income groups are likely to be a suitable target for intervention strategies to reduce OHCA risk.

Pre-arrest comorbidity burden and the future risk of out-of-hospital cardiac arrest in Korean adults

ObjectiveTo investigate the impact of pre-arrest comorbidities on future out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) development using a nationwide dataset.MethodsThis population-based, matched case-control study used the national health insurance claims data relevant...

End-Stage Renal Disease Patients Undergoing Hemodialysis Have Higher Possibility of Return of Spontaneous Circulation during Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest and Non-Inferior Short-Term Survival.

End-stage renal disease (ESRD) patients on long-term hemodialysis (HD) have an elevated risk of sudden cardiac death. This study hypothesizes, for the first time, that these patients have a higher odds of return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC) and subsequent better hospital-outcomes, post out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA), as opposed to non-ESRD patients. A national database from Taiwan was utilized, in which 101,876 ESRD patients undergoing HD and propensity score-matched non-ESRD patients were used to conduct two analyses: (i) Cox-proportional-hazards-regression for OHCA incidence and (ii) logistic-regression analysis of attaining ROSC after OHCA, both for ESRD patients in comparison to non-ESRD patients. Kaplan-Meier analyses were conducted to determine the difference of survival rates after ROSC between the two cohorts. ESRD patients were found to be at a higher risk of OHCA (adjusted-HR = 2.11, 95% CI: (1.89-2.36), p &lt; 0.001); however, they were at higher odds of attaining ROSC (adjusted-OR = 2.47, 95% CI: 1.90-3.21, p &lt; 0.001), as opposed to non-ESRDs. Further, Kaplan-Meier analysis demonstrated ESRD patients with a better 30-day hospital survival rate than non-ESRD patients. Although ESRD patients had a higher risk of OHCA, they demonstrated higher possibility of ROSC and a better short-term hospital outcome than non-ESRDs. Chronic toxin tolerance and the training of vascular-compliance during regular HD may be possible explanations for better outcomes in ESRD patients.