Validation of the Prognostic Utility of the Electrocardiogram for Acute Drug Overdose [Health Services and Outcomes Research]

ConclusionsThis study confirms that early ECG evaluation is essential to assess the cardiovascular prognosis and medical clearance of emergency department patients with acute drug overdose. Furthermore, this study validates previously derived high‐risk features of the admission ECG to risk stratify for ACVE in this patient population.
Source: JAHA:Journal of the American Heart Association - Category: Cardiology Authors: Tags: Clinical Studies, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Emergency Cardiac Care, Electrocardiology (ECG), Prognosis Original Research Source Type: research