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Outcomes of out of hospital sudden cardiac arrest in India: A review and proposed reforms.
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6 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.
- Global, regional, and national characteristics and incidence of sudden death from 1948 to 2022: a systematic review and modelling study.Journal of global health · 2026Pooled it
- Insights into Pre-COVID sudden cardiac deaths-: An autopsy study in South India.Journal of family medicine and primary care · 2025Article
- A retrospective cohort study on impact of Covid-19 outbreak on out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) in Telangana, India: mortality trends, contributing factors, and research imperatives.BMC public health · 2025Article
- Impact of cardiopulmonary resuscitation duration on functional outcome, level of independence, and survival among patients with in-hospital cardiac arrests: A pilot study.Journal of education and health promotion · 2024Article
- Proficiency, Prospects, and Barriers Regarding Basic and Comprehensive Cardiovascular Life Support Skills Among Dental Professionals in India: A Mixed-Method Study.Journal of International Society of Preventive & Community DentistryArticle
- Establishing a National Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Program in Indian High schools and colleges: An expert collaborative call to action and implementation model.Indian pacing and electrophysiology journalReview
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Abstract
backgroundBystander cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is the cornerstone in managing out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA). However, India lacks a formal sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) registry and the infrastructure for a robust emergency medical services (EMS) response system. Also, there exists an opportunity to improve widespread health literacy and awareness regarding SCA. Other confounding variables, including religious, societal, and cultural sentiments hindering timely intervention, need to be considered for better SCA outcomes.
objectivesWe highlight the current trends and practices of managing OHCA in India and lay the groundwork for improving the awareness, education, and infrastructure regarding the management of SCA.
conclusionEffective management of OHCA in India needs collaborative grassroots reformation. Establishing a large-scale SCA registry and creating official and societal guidelines will be pivotal for transforming OHCA patient outcomes.
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