Factors associated with recurrent out-of-hospital cardiac arrest after hospital discharge: a population-based study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Survivors of out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) remain at significant risk of recurrence; however, the factors associated with a subsequent OHCA episode requiring hospitalisation are not well characterised. Dependence on indwelling devices may indicate a state of chronic vulnerability. This study aimed to identify risk factors for recurrent OHCA using a nationwide cohort.

Methods

We conducted a retrospective cohort study using Taiwan's National Health Insurance Research Database from 2010 to 2020. Adult non-traumatic OHCA survivors discharged alive were included and followed for up to five years. Demographics, comorbidities, healthcare utilisation, and long-term indwelling device use (nasogastric tube, Foley catheter, tracheostomy with ventilator) were analysed

SUBMITTER: Huang SS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12466273 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature