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When someone experiences a sudden cardiac arrest, every second counts. Without immediate treatment, the chance of survival decreases rapidly with each passing minute. Across Victoria, more people are surviving cardiac arrest than ever before, thanks to a powerful combination of research, innovation, paramedic expertise and community action.

New findings from the Victorian 麻豆社 Cardiac Arrest Registry, known as VACAR, show that Victoria continues to lead the country in cardiac arrest survival. The latest results place Victoria first in Australia and second in the world for survival outcomes following a witnessed cardiac arrest.

AV鈥檚 Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Jordan Emery said these results reflect the strength of Victoria鈥檚 emergency care system and the dedication of those involved.

鈥淲e are incredibly proud of these outcomes,鈥� he said. 鈥淭hey represent the combined efforts of our paramedics, healthcare partners and the Victorian community, all working together to give patients the best possible chance of survival.鈥�

Behind these remarkable results is more than two decades of dedicated research and continuous improvement. Established in 1999, VACAR is one of the longest running cardiac arrest registries in the world. It records and analyses every out of hospital cardiac arrest attended by AV, helping clinicians and researchers understand what improves survival and where further progress can be made.

By carefully studying this data, AV and our partners can strengthen every part of the 鈥渃hain of survival鈥�. This includes early recognition of cardiac arrest, bystander CPR, rapid defibrillation and advanced care provided by paramedics.

The results speak for themselves. Survival rates have improved over the past two decades as new initiatives, training programs and clinical approaches have been introduced and continuously strengthened.

One of the most important factors in these outcomes is the role played by everyday Victorians, like you. When someone collapses in cardiac arrest, bystanders who begin CPR and use a nearby defibrillator can dramatically increase the chances of survival before paramedics arrive.

Paramedics then provide advanced lifesaving treatment, supported by the latest clinical knowledge and ongoing research.

The work of the VACAR registry ensures that this knowledge continues to grow. By understanding what works best in real emergencies, AV can refine its response, improve training and share insights with health services around the world.

These improvements mean that hundreds of Victorians now survive these life-threatening events and leave hospital to continue their recovery at home.

Behind every survival statistic is a person given a second chance and a family who gets more time with someone they love.

For Mildura woman Fortunata 鈥淔orch鈥� Panetta, that second chance came after a sudden cardiac arrest during a Pilates class.

鈥淚 was in the right place,鈥� she said. 鈥淚f it had happened anywhere else, there might not have been anybody to begin CPR and I probably wouldn鈥檛 have survived.鈥�

Read Forch鈥檚 story and how fast action helped save her life.

AVs work extends well beyond responding to emergencies. Research, innovation and collaboration across the health system helps improve outcomes for patients and strengthen emergency care across the state.

Every day, paramedics, researchers and clinicians work together to improve care and give more people the chance to survive life threatening emergencies.

Together, these efforts help us remain a global leader in cardiac arrest survival.

Research, training and innovation help more Victorians survive life threatening emergencies.

Help us to provide our patients with the right care at the right place at the right time.

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