Epidemiology and outcomes of out-of-hospital cardiac arrests at sport and recreational events in England, 2015-2022.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Previous studies suggest favourable outcomes for patients experiencing exercise-related out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA). This study aimed to examine the characteristics and outcomes of OHCAs occurring at sports and recreational events in England.

Methods

Data were obtained from the OHCA Outcomes registry for cases between 2015 and 2022 where resuscitation was attempted. Descriptive statistics were used to compare OHCA characteristics with outcomes: return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC) sustained to hospital handover and survival (discharge or 30-day). Logistic regression identified factors influencing outcomes.

Results

Of EMS-resuscitated OHCAs, 0.5 % (N = 1316) occurred at sports and recreational events. ROSC sustained to hospital handover occurre

SUBMITTER: Winterburn H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12704064 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature