Efficacy and Safety of Butylphthalide for Neurological Recovery After Cardiac Arrest: A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial
Key Points
Neurological prognosis did not significantly improve following butylphthalide treatment for cardiac arrest.
The study showed a notable reduction in brain injury biomarkers, emphasizing butylphthalide's potential role.
Involvement of cardiac arrest patients suggests urgency in finding effective interventions for recovery.
Further research is needed to explore the long-term effects of butylphthalide on neurological outcomes.
Abstract
Although butylphthalide treatment significantly reduced levels of brain injury biomarkers in patients with cardiac arrest, it did not significantly improve their 90-day neurological prognosis.