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Published: January 12, 2026
TV depictions of Hands-Only CPR are often misleading
While an analysis of scripted TV programs mischaracterizes who is likely to need CPR and where, TV characters were more likely to receive CPR than their real-life counterparts, finds a new study in Circulation: Population Health and Outcomes journal
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Cardiac Arrest vs. Heart Attack infographic (updated Feb. 2025)
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