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Cardiac Arrest Patterns After Holidays

Association strongest after multiday holidays and in several higher-risk patient groups.

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  • Kathryn Wighton

  • March 6, 2026

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    Out-of-hospital cardiac arrest incidence increased by 9% on the first working day after holidays compared to baseline weekdays.

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    The study analyzed 203,471 adult cases from 2013 to 2023, identifying 49,199 cardiac arrests on postholiday weekdays.

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    Higher incidence rates were observed in patients older than 65 years and those with cardiac causes of arrest.

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    Longer holiday durations correlated with increased cardiac arrest incidence, particularly after 2-day or longer holidays.

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    Behavioral and physiological changes during holiday transitions may contribute to increased cardiac arrest risk on postholiday weekdays.

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Cardiac Arrest Patterns After Holidays

  • by Kathryn Wighton

  • March 6, 2026

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