Resuscitation
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Healthcare disparities can affect access and quality of care among many in the United States (US). In addition to race, we sought to assess if geography affected rates of cardiac arrest, and the subsequent outcomes. ⋯ The proportion of AA with cardiac arrests increased over the study period. Mortality and LOS improved significantly in AA from 2006 to 2018 but remain significantly higher than non-AA patients. Future research should identify contributors to these concerning trends.
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Editorial Comment
Testing the strength of the last link in the Chain of Survival.