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Impact of cardiac rhythm dynamics during cardiopulmonary resuscitation on clinical outcomes in patients treated with extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (ECPR): a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Resuscitation·October 6, 2026·PMID 42838500

Why it matters

Rhythm dynamics during CPR offer a real-time prognostic signal for ECPR candidacy, potentially refining patient selection and resource allocation in refractory cardiac arrest.

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