Emergency Response Impact on Cardiac Arrest Survival
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study looks at how quickly and effectively first responders treat cardiac arrests that happen outside the hospital in the Emilia-Romagna region of Italy. Researchers review past cases to understand which response methods work best to save lives.
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Who can take part
- You were at least 18 years old when the cardiac arrest happened
- Your cardiac arrest occurred outside a hospital between January 2018 and December 2025
- Emergency medical services (ambulance/paramedics) were called and treated you
- Your cardiac arrest was confirmed by paramedics using specific medical codes (C0208, C0205, or return codes 2–4)
- The event happened in the Emilia-Romagna region of Italy and used the regional 118 emergency system
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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