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TEN-YEAR TRENDS IN CARDIAC ARREST OUTCOMES
National CARES data from 2016–2025 illustrate trends across key measures of response, treatment, and survival.
Incidence peaked in 2021, then declined
Rates rose sharply through 2020-2021 
before trending downward to prior levels.
Community response continues to improve
Bystander CPR and public AED use reached 
their highest levels in 2025.

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