For Every Heart That Loves: Saving Lives from Sudden Cardiac Arrest in China
Every year, hundreds of thousands of people in China experience sudden cardiac arrest. In Beijing, the survival rate is just 1.6% [ref] — and in many other Chinese cities, it is even lower, with recent national averages for survival to discharge as low as 0.6%–1.8% [ref][ref]. By comparison, developed countries average around 9–10% [ref][ref], and King County, Washington, leads the world with a rate over 50% for witnessed shockable rhythm [ref]. These numbers are not just statistics; they represent lives, families, and futures. ...