Journal of cardiovascular pharmacology
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J. Cardiovasc. Pharmacol. · Jun 2014
Changes in medication preceding out-of-hospital cardiac arrest where resuscitation was attempted.
To describe recent changes in medication preceding out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) where resuscitation was attempted. ⋯ Most OHCA victims had new drugs prescribed within 6 months before the event but most often intended for diseases other than cardiac. No claims can be made as to the causality.