Cardiac Arrest Care on United States Golf Courses-Up to Par Yet?

ABSTRACT: Out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) is a significant public health issue with a <10% survival rate. Although exercise is beneficial for cardiovascular health, it is also associated with increased risk of OHCA during and immediately after exertion. Golf courses present the fifth most frequent location for OHCA in public settings. Bystander interventions, such as cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and automated external defibrillator (AED) use, are crucial for improving survival rates. Despite recommendations from organizations like the Professional Golfers' Association of America recommending AEDs at golfing facilities, AED availability and utilization on golf courses prior to Emergency Medical Services arrival remain unknown.

Objectives

This investigation aimed to determine the i

SUBMITTER: Gustafson B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12686694 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature