Table 3.
Resuscitation and survival information among victims of SCA during exercise and at rest.
| Variable | Exercise-related SCA (n = 47) | SCA at rest (n = 43) | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Initial rhythm recorded | 0.016 * | ||
| VF | 77% (36) | 50% (22) | |
| Asystole | 21% (10) | 36% (15) | |
| PEA | 2.1% (1) | 14% (6) | |
| Initial rhythm recorded | 0.009 | ||
| Shockable | 77% (36) | 50% (22) | |
| Non-shockable | 23% (11) | 50% (21) | |
| Bystander CPR | 47% (22) | 23% (10) | 0.020 |
| Survival to hospital discharge | 49% (23) | 9.3% (4) | <0.0001 |
| Age < 65 years | 50% (14) | 13% (3) | 0.005 |
| Age ≥ 65 years | 47% (9) | 5.3% (1) | 0.003 |
*
Main effect across the groups. CPR, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation; PEA, Pulseless Electrical Activity; SCA, Sudden Cardiac Arrest; VF, Ventricular Fibrillation. Statistically significant p-values (< 0.05) are highlighted as bold values.