Table 2 Indication for referral to the coronary catheterization laboratory, culprit lesion, circulatory state at arrival in the coronary catheterization laboratory, rhythm at the time of the cardiac arrest
All patients | Expired Cath-lab | Discharged Cath-lab | Discharged Hospital | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
n = 32 (%) | 17 (53) | 15 (47) | 8 (25) | |
Indication for cath-lab procedure | ||||
STEMI | 24 (75) | 15 | 9 | 4 |
non-STEMI | 4 (13) | 1 | 3 | 2 |
Elective PCI | 2 (6) | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Other | 1 (3) | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Angiogram | 1 (3) | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Culprit lesion in coronary patients | ||||
LM | 10 (31) | 6 | 4 | 2 |
LAD | 12 (38) | 7 | 5 | 2 |
LCx | 2 (6) | 0 | 2 | 2 |
RCA | 6 (19) | 4 | 2 | 1 |
Other | 2 (6) | 0 | 2 | 1 |
Circulatory state at the arrival to the cath-lab | ||||
Cardiogenic shock | 20 (62) | 12 | 8 | 2 |
Initial rhythm at cardiac arrest | ||||
VT/VF | 5 (16) | 1 | 4 | 2 |
PEA | 22 (69) | 14 | 8 | 4 |
Asystole | 5 (16) | 2 | 3 | 2 |