title: Computed tomographic imaging features of sudden cardiac arrest and impending cardiogenic shock.
abstract: We intend to describe the imaging findings of sudden cardiac arrest occurring during computed tomographic (CT) examination and also of impending cardiogenic shock in 4 patients. Despite rare reports of acute cardiac arrest occurring during or shortly after CT scan, CT features are quite characteristic. Familiarity with CT findings of these patients is essential for accurate interpretation of images, immediate initiation of resuscitation, as well as informing clinical physician in these conditions.
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology, Hasheminejad Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Iran. saneim@yahoo.com
authors.forename: Seyed Morteza
authors.initials: SM
authors.lastname: Bagheri
authors.forename: Morteza Sanei
authors.initials: MS
authors.lastname: Taheri
authors.forename: Ramin
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Pourghorban
authors.forename: Maryam
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Shabani
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003287:Contrast Media; D016757:Death, Sudden, Cardiac / Q000209:etiology*; D017809:Fatal Outcome; D006321:Heart / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011856:Radiographic Image Enhancement / Q000379:methods; D012770:Shock, Cardiogenic / Q000150:complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed / Q000379:methods*
chemical_list: D003287:Contrast Media