Prospective evaluation of the relationship between cognition and recovery outcomes after cardiac arrest.

Erik Blennow NordströmJeffrey L BirkDanielle A RojasTara St Onge SheehyCamila I Domínguez-Imbert NietoGaspar J CruzMaia Ten BrinkWilliam VargasMaria KarasSachin Agarwal

Published in: Resuscitation (2024)

Cognitive function at discharge after CA was significantly and independently associated with functional outcome 1 month after hospital discharge. Psychological distress contributed to fatigue severity. This highlights the need for screening and addressing cognitive and emotional problems pre-hospital discharge.

Keyphrases

cardiac arrest
sleep quality
cardiopulmonary resuscitation
mental health
mild cognitive impairment
white matter
depressive symptoms
multiple sclerosis