Timing of CT scans after cardiac arrest: a Life-or-Death puzzle?
NCT ID NCT06936917
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at whether getting a CT scan sooner after a person's heart stops outside the hospital and is revived can help them live longer. Researchers will review records from 5,000 adults treated at six hospitals in Taiwan. The goal is to find the best timing for CT scans to improve short-term survival.
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