Diagnosis of aortic dissection by transesophageal echocardiography during cardiopulmonary resuscitation

Early identification of the causes of cardiac arrest is helpful in determining the resuscitation measures during cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). We aimed to evaluate the feasibility of transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) during CPR in diagnosing aortic dissection and the influence of aortic dissection on resuscitation outcome in adult patients with prolonged non-traumatic cardiac arrest.

Source: The American Journal of Emergency Medicine - January 15, 2020 Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Yong Won Kim, Woo Jin Jung, Kyoung-Chul Cha, Young-Il Roh, Yoon-seop Kim, Oh. Hyun Kim, Yong Sung Cha, Hyun Kim, Kang Hyun Lee, Sung Oh. Hwang Source Type: research