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Congress: ECR25
Poster Number: C-22841
Type: Poster: EPOS Radiologist (scientific)
Authorblock: B. Scharinger1, E. Boxhammer1, R. Rezar1, S. Hecht1, M. Lichtenauer1, U. C. Hoppe1, K. D. Hergan1, B. Wernly2, R. Kaufmann1; 1Salzburg/AT, 2Oberndorf/AT
Disclosures:
Bernhard Scharinger: Nothing to disclose
Elke Boxhammer: Nothing to disclose
Richard Rezar: Nothing to disclose
Stefan Hecht: Nothing to disclose
Michael Lichtenauer: Nothing to disclose
Uta C. Hoppe: Nothing to disclose
Klaus Dieter Hergan: Nothing to disclose
Bernhard Wernly: Nothing to disclose
Reinhard Kaufmann: Nothing to disclose
Keywords: Cardiac, MR, Education, Outcomes
Methods and materials

A systematic search was conducted using the PubMed and Cochrane Library databases to identify studies published between January 2012 and January 2023. Search terms included “cardiac arrest,” “resuscitation,” “MRI,” “magnetic resonance,” and related keywords. The inclusion criteria encompassed studies focusing on cardiac MRI post-SCA in adults (≥18 years), with a minimum patient cohort of 15 individuals. Case reports and case series were excluded. Additionally, the studies needed to be written in English or German and include randomized controlled trials or observational cohort designs. The initial search yielded 3,292 studies, which were screened at the title and abstract levels. After removing duplicates and applying the inclusion criteria, 14 studies were included in the final analysis. To ensure transparency, this systematic review followed the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines.

All studies underwent a rigorous screening process, beginning with an independent review of titles and abstracts by two authors. Disagreements were resolved by consultation with a third reviewer. The Newcastle-Ottawa scale was utilized to evaluate study quality, focusing on parameters such as selection bias, comparability of cohorts, and outcome assessments.
Of the included studies, two were prospective, while the remaining 12 were retrospective cohort designs. Data extraction was performed independently by two reviewers and included variables such as patient demographics, study design, imaging protocols, timing of cardiac MRI, and reported outcomes. Statistical heterogeneity among the studies precluded a formal meta-analysis. The outcomes of interest encompassed a thorough examination of various factors related to cardiac MRI after SCA. The analysis of data involved the comprehensive assessment of diagnostic parameters, insights into treatment planning, and overall post-SCA patient outcomes. Additionally, the data analysis included the examination of diverse parameters such as cardiac function metrics, survival rates, and any adverse events or complications associated with the application ofcardiac MRI in this context.
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