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Revision as of 07:40, 30 January 2021
CT scan
Cardiac CT scan may be helpful in the diagnosis of the causes of cardiac arrest by evaluation of the following:[1]
- LV volumes
- Ejection fraction
- Cardiac mass
- Anomalous origin of coronary arteries
- Coronary arteries calcification
- Pulmonary embolism
- Aorta dissection
2017AHA/ACC/HRS Guideline for management of sudden cardiac arrest and ventricular arrhythmia
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