scholarly journals A practical risk score for early prediction of neurological outcome after out-of-hospital cardiac arrest: MIRACLE2

2020 ◽  
Vol 41 (47) ◽  
pp. 4508-4517 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nilesh Pareek ◽  
Peter Kordis ◽  
Nicholas Beckley-Hoelscher ◽  
Dominic Pimenta ◽  
Spela Tadel Kocjancic ◽  
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Abstract Aims The purpose of this study was to develop a practical risk score to predict poor neurological outcome after out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OOHCA) for use on arrival to a Heart Attack Centre. Methods and results From May 2012 to December 2017, 1055 patients had OOHCA in our region, of whom 373 patients were included in the King’s Out of Hospital Cardiac Arrest Registry (KOCAR). We performed prediction modelling with multivariable logistic regression to identify predictors of the primary outcome to derive a risk score. This was externally validated in two independent cohorts comprising 473 patients. The primary endpoint was poor neurological outcome at 6-month follow-up (Cerebral Performance Category 3–5). Seven independent predictors of outcome were identified: missed (unwitnessed) arrest, initial non-shockable rhythm, non-reactivity of pupils, age (60–80 years—1 point; >80 years—3 points), changing intra-arrest rhythms, low pH <7.20, and epinephrine administration (2 points). The MIRACLE2 score had an area under the curve (AUC) of 0.90 in the development and 0.84/0.91 in the validation cohorts. Three risk groups were defined—low risk (MIRACLE2 ≤2—5.6% risk of poor outcome); intermediate risk (MIRACLE2 of 3–4—55.4% of poor outcome); and high risk (MIRACLE2 ≥5—92.3% risk of poor outcome). The MIRACLE2 score had superior discrimination than the OHCA [median AUC 0.83 (0.818–0.840); P < 0.001] and Cardiac Arrest Hospital Prognosis models [median AUC 0.87 (0.860–0.870; P = 0.001] and equivalent performance with the Target Temperature Management score [median AUC 0.88 (0.876–0.887); P = 0.092]. Conclusions The MIRACLE2 is a practical risk score for early accurate prediction of poor neurological outcome after OOHCA, which has been developed for simplicity of use on admission.

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nilesh Pareek ◽  
Peter Kordis ◽  
Nicholas Beckley-Hoelscher ◽  
Dominic Pimenta ◽  
Spela Tadel Kocjancic ◽  
...  

AimsThe purpose of this study was to develop a practical risk−score to predict poor neurological outcome after out−of−hospital cardiac arrest (OOHCA) for use on arrival to a Heart Attack Centre.Methods and ResultsBetween May 2012 and December 2017, 1055 patients had OOHCA in our region, of whom 373 patients were included in the King's Out of Hospital Cardiac Arrest Registry (KOCAR). We performed prediction modelling with multi-variable logistic regression to identify factors independently predictive of the primary outcome in order to derive a risk score. This was externally validated in two independent cohorts comprising 474 patients. The primary outcome was poor neurological function at 6−month follow−up (Cerebral Performance Category 3-−). Seven independent variables for prediction of outcome were identified: Missed (Unwitnessed) arrest, Initial non-shockable rhythm, non-Reactivity of pupils, Age, Changing intra-arrest rhythms, Low pH<;7.20 and Epinephrine administration. From these variables, the MIRA2CLE2 score was developed which had an AUC of 0.90 in the development and 0.85 and 0.89 in the validation cohorts. 3 risk groups of the MIRA2CLE2 were defined − Low risk (≤2−5.6% risk of poor outcome; Intermediate risk (3−4−55.4% of poor outcome) and high risk (≥5−92.3% risk of poor outcome). The risk-score performance was equivalent in a sub-group of patients referred for early angiography and revascularisation where appropriate.ConclusionsThe MIRA2CLE2 score is a practical risk score for early accurate prediction of poor neurological outcome after OOHCA, which has been developed for simplicity of use on admission to a Heart Attack Centre.


2019 ◽  
Vol 2019 ◽  
pp. 1-10 ◽  
Author(s):  
Adeline Boileau ◽  
Antonio Salgado Somoza ◽  
Josef Dankiewicz ◽  
Pascal Stammet ◽  
Patrik Gilje ◽  
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Purpose. Postresuscitation neuroprognostication is guided by neurophysiological tests, biomarker measurement, and clinical examination. Recent investigations suggest that circulating microRNAs (miRNA) may help in outcome prediction after cardiac arrest. We assessed the ability of miR-574-5p to predict neurological outcome after cardiac arrest, in a sex-specific manner. Methods. In this substudy of the Target Temperature Management (TTM) Trial, we enrolled 590 cardiac arrest patients for which blood samples were available. Expression levels of miR-574-5p were measured by quantitative PCR in plasma samples collected 48 h after cardiac arrest. The endpoint of the study was poor neurological outcome at 6 months (cerebral performance category scores 3 to 5). Results. Eighty-one percent of patients were men, and 49% had a poor neurological outcome. Circulating levels of miR-574-5p at 48 h were higher in patients with a poor neurological outcome at 6 months (p<0.001), both in women and in men. Circulating levels of miR-574-5p were univariate predictors of neurological outcome (odds ratio (OR) [95% confidence interval (CI)]: 1.5 [1.26-1.78]). After adjustment with clinical variables and NSE, circulating levels of miR-574-5p predicted neurological outcome in women (OR [95% CI]: 1.9 [1.09-3.45]), but not in men (OR [95% CI]: 1.0 [0.74-1.28]). Conclusion. miR-574-5p is associated with neurological outcome after cardiac arrest in women.


2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ga Ram Jeon ◽  
Hong Joon Ahn ◽  
Jung Soo Park ◽  
Insool Yoo ◽  
Yeonho You ◽  
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Abstract Background: This study aimed to compare the day-specific association of blood–brain barrier (BBB) disruption with neurological outcomes in out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) survivors treated with target temperature management (TTM).Methods: This retrospective single-center study included 68 OHCA survivors, who underwent TTM between April 2018 and December 2019. The albumin quotient (QA) was calculated as [albuminCSF] / [albuminserum] immediately (day 1), and at 24 h (day 2), 48 h (day 3), and 72 h (day 4) after return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC). The degree of BBB disruption was weighted using the following scoring system: 0.07 ≥ QA (normal), 0.01 ≥ QA > 0.007 (mild), 0.02 ≥ QA > 0.01 (moderate), and QA > 0.02 (severe). This system gave it 0 (normal), 1 (mild), 4 (moderate), and 9 (severe) points. Poor neurological outcome was determined at six months after ROSC and was defined as cerebral performance categories 3–5.Results: We enrolled 68 patients (males, 48; 71%); 37 (54%) of them had a poor neurological outcome. The distributions of this outcome at six months in patients with moderate and severe BBB disruption versus the other groups were 19/22 (80%) vs. 18/46 (50%) on day 1, 31/37 (79%) vs. 6/31 (32%) on day 2, 32/37 (81%) vs. 5/31 (30%) on day 3, and 32/39 (85%) vs. 5/29 (30%) on day 4 (P < 0.001). Using ROC analyses, the optimal cutoff values of QA levels for prediction of neurological outcomes were determined as: day 1, > 0.009 (sensitivity 56.8%, specificity 87.1%); day 2, > 0.012 (sensitivity 81.1%, specificity 87.1%); day 3, > 0.013 (sensitivity 83.8%, specificity 87.1%); day 4, > 0.013 (sensitivity 86.5%, specificity 87.1%); sum of all time points, > 0.039 (sensitivity 89.5%, specificity 79.4%); and scoring system, > 9 (sensitivity 91.9%, specificity 87.1%). Conclusions: Our results suggested that QA is a useful tool for predicting neurological outcomes in OHCA survivors treated with TTM. However, the prediction of poor neurological outcome using QA showed low sensitivity at 100% specificity. Thus, it could be used as part of a multimodal approach than as a single prognostic prediction tool.


BMJ Open ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 7 (12) ◽  
pp. e015055 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tomoko Fujii ◽  
Tetsuhisa Kitamura ◽  
Kentaro Kajino ◽  
Kosuke Kiyohara ◽  
Chika Nishiyama ◽  
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ObjectivesPrehospital intravenous access is a common intervention for patients with out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA). We aimed to assess the effectiveness of prehospital intravenous access and subsequent epinephrine administration on outcomes among OHCA patients.MethodsWe conducted a prospective cohort study of patients with OHCA from non-traumatic causes aged ≥18 years in Osaka, Japan from January 2005 through December 2012. The primary outcome was 1-month survival with favourable neurological outcome defined as a cerebral performance category of 1 or 2. The association between intravenous line placement and survival with favourable neurological outcome was evaluated by logistic regression, after propensity score matching for the intravenous access attempt stratified by initial documented rhythm of ventricular fibrillation (VF) or non-VF. The contribution of epinephrine administration to the outcome was also explored.ResultsAmong OHCA patients during the study period, 3208 VF patients and 38 175 non-VF patients were included in our analysis. Intravenous access attempt was negatively associated with 1-month survival with a favourable neurological outcome in VF group (OR 0.76, 95% CI 0.59 to 0.98), while no association was observed in the non-VF group (OR 1.06, 95% CI 0.84 to 1.34). Epinephrine administration had no positive association in the VF patients (OR 0.75, 95% CI 0.51 to 1.07) and positively associated in the non-VF patients (OR 1.52, 95% CI 1.08 to 2.08) with the favourable neurological outcome.ConclusionsIntravenous access attempt could be negatively associated with survival with a favourable neurological outcome after OHCA. Subsequent epinephrine administration might be effective for non-VF OHCAs.


2021 ◽  
Vol 23 (Supplement_G) ◽  
Author(s):  
Laura De Michieli ◽  
Alberto Bettella ◽  
Giulia Famoso ◽  
Luciano Babuin ◽  
Daniele Scarpa ◽  
...  

Abstract Aims Out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) affects around 1/1000 person-years. Following return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC), the patient can manifest neurological impairment. A targeted temperature management (TTM) protocol is recommended to prevent hypoxic–ischaemic brain damage in patients with coma after cardiac arrest. Neuro-prognostication remains substantial for the prediction of clinical outcomes. To study clinical characteristics, overall survival, and neurological outcome of patients with Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) &lt;8 after ROSC following an OHCA of presumed cardiac cause at our Institution. Secondly, to investigate determinants of a negative neurological outcome. Methods Observational retrospective study evaluating all patients with OHCA of presumed cardiac cause and with GCS &lt; 8 after ROSC treated in an intensive cardiac care unit of a tertiary centre. The study period was from January 2017 to December 2020. Results One-hundred and five patients out of 107 patients initially selected were included in the study (77% male, mean age 67 years). At 30 days, mortality was 41% and 53% of patients had a poor neurological outcome (Cerebral Performance Category, CPC, 3–5). Sixty-nine patients (66%) underwent TTM. In regard of the circumstances of OHCA, index event in a private place [OR = 3.12 (1.43–7.11), P = 0.005], ineffective rhythm changes during resuscitation manoeuvres [OR = 2.40 (1.05–5.47), P = 0.037] and a greater amount of adrenaline administered during resuscitation [OR = 1.62 (1.27–2.06), P &lt; 0.001] were related to a worse neurological outcome. A history of diabetes mellitus [OR = 3.35 (1.26–8.91), P = 0.015], blood lactates at presentation [OR = 1.33 (1.15—1.53), P &lt; 0.001], neuron-specific enolase (NSE) at presentation [OR = 1.055 (1.022–1.089), P &lt; 0.001] and as peak [OR = 1.034 (1.013–1.054), P &lt; 0.001] were associated with a worse neurological outcome. Among the neurological examinations, the presence of status epilepticus on the EEG [OR = 13.97 (1.73–113.02), P = 0.013] was a predictor of a poor neurological outcome. Treatment with targeted temperature management did not show a significant impact in terms of outcome at univariate analysis [OR = 1.226 (0.547–2.748), P = 0.62]. Two models were developed with multivariate logistic regression for the prediction of neurological outcome. The first one, on a statistical basis, considers pupil reactivity after ROSC, NSE as peak and left ventricular ejection fraction (AUC = 92%). The second model, on a clinical basis, considers age, first blood lactate value and NSE as peak (AUC = 89 %). Finally, the performance of the multiparametric MIRACLE score was tested in our population (AUC 0.81 for neurological outcome at 30 days). Conclusions In our population, at 30 days after cardiac arrest, survival rate and the rate of good neurological outcome were comparable to those of the major international registries and studies. Even though patients treated with TTM did not demonstrate significant differences in terms of neurological outcome, this might be related to study-sample size and patient selection. Results in the literature are still controversial on this topic. The MIRACLE score showed a good performance, making it suitable for clinical use in our population. Similarly, the proposed multivariate models are potentially useful for the elaboration of simple and effective prognostic scores in neurological risk stratification.


PLoS ONE ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
pp. e0245210
Author(s):  
Muharrem Akin ◽  
Vera Garcheva ◽  
Jan-Thorben Sieweke ◽  
John Adel ◽  
Ulrike Flierl ◽  
...  

Background Neuron-specific enolase (NSE) and S-100b have been used to assess neurological damage following out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA). Cut-offs were derived from small normothermic cohorts. Whether similar cut-offs apply to patients treated with hypothermia remained undetermined. Methods We investigated 251 patients with OHCA treated with hypothermia but without routine prognostication. Neuromarkers were determined at day 3, neurological outcome was assessed after hospital discharge by cerebral performance category (CPC). Results Good neurological outcome (CPC≤2) was achieved in 41%. Elevated neuromarkers, older age and absence of ST-segment elevation after ROSC were associated with increased mortality. Poor neurological outcome in survivors was additionally associated with history of cerebrovascular events, sepsis and higher admission lactate. Mean NSE was 33μg/l [16–94] vs. 119μg/l [25–406]; p<0.001, for survivors vs. non-survivors, and 21μg/l [16–29] vs. 40μg/l [23–98], p<0.001 for good vs. poor neurological outcome. S-100b was 0.127μg/l [0.063–0.360] vs. 0.772μg/l [0.121–2.710], p<0.001 and 0.086μg/l [0.061–0.122] vs. 0.138μg/l [0.090–0.271], p = 0.009, respectively. For mortality, thresholds of 36μg/l for NSE and 0.128μg/l for S-100b could be determined; for poor neurological outcome 33μg/l (NSE) and 0.123μg/l (S-100b), respectively. Positive predictive value for NSE was 81% (74–88) and 79% (71–85) for S-100b. Conclusions Thresholds for NSE and S-100b predicting mortality and poor neurological outcome are similar in OHCA patients receiving therapeutic hypothermia as in those reported before the era of hypothermia. However, both biomarkers do not have enough specificity to predict mortality or poor neurological outcome on their own and should only be additively used in clinical decision making.


2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nobunaga Okada ◽  
Tasuku Matsuyama ◽  
Yohei Okada ◽  
Asami Okada ◽  
Kenji Kandori ◽  
...  

Abstract We aimed to estimate the association between PaCO2 level in the patient after out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) resuscitation with patient outcome based on a multicenter prospective cohort registry in Japan between June 2014 and December 2015.Based on the PaCO2 within 24-h after return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC), patients were divided into six groups as follow; severe hypocapnia (<25mmHg), mild hypocapnia (25–35mmHg,), normocapnia (35–45mmHg), mild hypercapnia (45–55mmHg), severe hypercapnia (>55mmHg), exposure to both hypocapnia and hypercapnia. Multivariate logistic regression analysis was conducted to calculate the adjusted odds ratios (aORs) and 95% confidence interval (CI) for the 1-month poor neurological outcome (Cerebral Performance Category ≥3). Among the 13491 OHCA patients, 607 were included. Severe hypocapnia, mild hypocapnia, severe hypercapnia, and exposure to both hypocapnia and hypercapnia were associated with a higher rate of 1-month poor neurological outcome compared with mild hypercapnia (aOR 6.68 [95% CI 2.16–20.67], 2.56 [1.30–5.04], 2.62 [1.06–6.47], 5.63 [2.21–14.34]; respectively). There was no significant difference between the outcome of patients with normocapnia and mild hypercapnia. In conclusion, maintaining normocapnia and mild hypercapnia during the 24-h after ROSC was associated with better neurological outcomes than other PaCO2 abnormalities in this study.


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