Kelly A. Covey MD, Presenter: Nothing to Disclose

Sean Carlson DO, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Michael Markovic MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Thomas Bernard Poulton MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

The purpose of this exhibit is:       1.  To review the imaging findings of cardiac arrest / impending cardiac arrest on CECT.       2.  To present a typical case of cardiac arrest on CECT secondary to a ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm.       3.  To emphasize the importance of recognizing CECT signs of cardiac arrest / impending cardiac arrest.       

Introduction Review imaging findings of cardiac arrest / impending cardiac arrest on CECT Case presentation of ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm with classic findings of cardiac arrest on CECT Discussion Proposed pathophysiology of the imaging findings Clinical importance of recognizing cardiac arrest / impending cardiac arrest on CECT Summary  

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Covey, K, Carlson, S, Markovic, M, Poulton, T, Code Blue: Imaging Features of Cardiac Arrest on CECT.  Radiological Society of North America 2014 Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting, - ,Chicago IL. http://archive.rsna.org/2014/14007567.html