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Where Should We Compress? Ultrasound Identification of the Ideal Area of Maximal Compression for CPR.

Resuscitation·July 23, 2026·PMID 42492621

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Current CPR guidelines may direct compressions over the LVOT rather than the area that maximizes ventricular compression, potentially reducing hemodynamic efficacy during cardiac arrest.

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