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myocardial infarction (heart attacks) each year.
“Annually, more than 650,000 victims die of heart disease. About 350,000 of these deaths take place outside of the hospital and usually occur within two hours after the onset of symptoms.”
Thus, sudden death from heart disease is the most important medical emergency today. It seems probable that a large number of these deaths can be prevented by prompt, appropriate treatment, which may provide either early entry into the EMS system or cardiopulmonary support using CPR.
“In addition, a number of victims who die of drowning, electrocution, suffocation, drug intoxication or automobile accidents could most likely be saved by the prompt and proper application of CPR and Advanced Cardiac
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