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.
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