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Cardiac Arrest Patterns After Holidays

Association strongest after multiday holidays and in several higher-risk patient groups.

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    9% increase in cardiac arrest on first working day after holidays.

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    203,471 cases analyzed from 2013-

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    Median age of patients was 71 years, with 64% being male.

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    Higher rates in those over 65 and with cardiac causes.

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    No increase after single-day holidays; more significant after longer breaks.

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    Behavioral changes post-holiday may influence arrest rates.

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    Study limitations include observational design and missing data.

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    Future research should focus on factors affecting postholiday incidences.

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Cardiac Arrest Patterns After Holidays

Association strongest after multiday holidays and in several higher-risk patient groups.

  • by Kathryn Wighton

  • March 6, 2026

  • 3 min

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