9 in 10 Cardiac Arrest Victims Outside Hospitals Don’t Survive—Immediate CPR Can Double or Triple Their Chances

September 30, 2024, Ras Al Khaimah, UAE — In a significant initiative commemorating World Heart Day, RAK Hospital has successfully trained and educated hundreds of community members, empowering them with vital skills and knowledge necessary to act as first responders in cardiac emergencies. With statistics indicating that 9 in 10 people who experience a cardiac arrest outside a hospital die, this initiative underscores the critical importance of immediate CPR, which can double or triple chances of survival.