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Argentina Confronts 40,000 Sudden Cardiac Deaths a Year as Calls Grow for CPR Training and AED Access

Specialists emphasize a four-to-six minute window when immediate bystander action most improves survival.

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El RCP es un procedimiento de emergencia vital que se realiza cuando una persona ha dejado de respirar o su corazón ha dejado de latir.
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Overview

  • Recent coverage during the national awareness week reiterates an estimated 40,000 sudden deaths annually in Argentina, roughly 1 per 1,000 inhabitants.
  • More than 70% of episodes occur outside hospitals in homes, workplaces and sports settings, making layperson response crucial.
  • Experts note that survival drops by about 10% for each minute without intervention and recommend calling 107 or 911, starting chest compressions and using an AED if available.
  • Law 27.159 requires at least one AED in public-access venues with daily circulation over 1,000 people, including clubs, gyms, prisons, fire stations and long‑distance transport.
  • Cardiologists highlight coronary disease and lifestyle risks in adults, emphasize regular cardiac checkups and exercise, and describe age peaks in childhood and from about 45 years onward.