Serum neuron-specific enolase as predictor of outcome in comatose cardiac-arrest survivors: a prospective cohort study

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The prediction of neurological outcome in comatose patients after cardiac arrest has major ethical and socioeconomic implications. The purpose of this study was to assess the capability of serum neuron-specific enolase (NSE), a bioma...

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Main Authors: Prevost Fabrice, Parienti Jean-Jacques, Valette Xavier, Seguin Amélie, Gaillard Cathy, Etard Olivier, Allouche Stéphane, Quentin Charlotte, Daubin Cédric, Ramakers Michel, Terzi Nicolas, Charbonneau Pierre, du Cheyron Damien
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-08-01
Series:BMC Cardiovascular Disorders
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2261/11/48