June 9, 2026 · Resuscitation · DOI: 10.1016/j.resuscitation.2026.111165

Long-term functional and quality of life outcomes for survivors of asystolic out-of-hospital cardiac arrest

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The authors aimed to evaluate the long-term functional outcomes and health-related quality of life (HRQoL) for survivors of asystolic out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA). Their findings revealed that only one-third of the 12-month survivors achieved good functional recovery, with many experiencing significant disability and lower HRQoL compared to population norms. This highlights the challenges faced by OHCA survivors in terms of long-term health and quality of life.

Dhiraj Bhatia Dwivedi, Jocasta Ball, Karen Smith, Emily Nehme, Ziad Nehme

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