Long-term subjective and objective outcome appears good in the majority of cardiac arrest survivors. Specific functional and cognitive impairments were found in patients reporting unsatisfactory recovery. Subjective recovery was strongly correlated with objective assessment. Subjectively, 70% of survivors reported satisfactory recovery and 29% reported no complaints. Objectively, 76% were classified as good neurologic outcome (Cerebral Performance Category 1), 26% as having no symptoms (modified Rankin Scale 0), and 38% as upper good recovery (Glasgow Outcome Scale Extended 1).

Read More