CV ASC Registry Education-Intra or Post-Procedure Event Types

Intra or Post-Procedure Event Types - Cardiac Arrest

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Cardiac arrest is identified as a sudden cardiac event involving ventricular fibrillation, rapid ventricular tachycardia, or bradycardia leading to hemodynamic compromise and loss of consciousness. Immediate interventions like chest compressions, pacing, pericardiocentesis, ECMO, or defibrillation are crucial to prevent death. Regardless of a patient's resuscitation status like DNR or comfort care, if an event meets the criteria for cardiac arrest, it must be coded as such. These measures are essential to improve outcomes and increase the chances of survival during a cardiac emergency.

Keywords

cardiac arrest

ventricular fibrillation

ventricular tachycardia

hemodynamic compromise

chest compressions