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  • 1Division of Abdominal Imaging and Interventional Radiology, Massachusetts General Hospital, 55 Fruit Street, Boston, MA 02114, USA.

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Computed tomographic (CT) scans revealed unusual contrast reflux into abdominal veins and organs during sudden cardiac arrest. These rare imaging findings in cardiac arrest cases offer new insights into circulatory dynamics.

Area of Science:

  • Radiology
  • Cardiology
  • Medical Imaging

Background:

  • Sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) is a critical medical emergency.
  • Computed tomography (CT) is a valuable diagnostic tool in emergency medicine.
  • Understanding the imaging manifestations of SCA is crucial for diagnosis and management.

Observation:

  • Two unusual cases of SCA were investigated using CT.
  • Key imaging features included contrast reflux into abdominal vasculature and parenchyma.
  • Specific observations included opacification of renal veins, hepatic veins, inferior vena cava, and hepatic/renal tissues.

Findings:

  • A novel finding was contrast reflux into the portal vein in one patient.
  • Thoracic CT revealed contrast reflux into the coronary sinus.

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  • Absence of left ventricular opacification and cardiac motion artifact were noted.

    • Implications:

    • These findings expand the spectrum of CT appearances in SCA.
    • The unusual contrast patterns may indicate specific pathophysiological mechanisms in SCA.
    • Further research can explore the diagnostic and prognostic value of these CT findings in sudden cardiac arrest.