Acute cardiac care & resuscitationResearch article
The impact of the World Restart a Heart (WRAH) initiative – inspiring regions, countries and people all over the world
- global initiative
- international campaign
- led by the International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation (ILCOR)
Authors' conclusion
The main success of the initiative is that WRAH inspires new countries, regions and individuals to undertake creative activities and build new networks and connections all around the world every year - with the ultimate goal of saving more lives following sudden cardiac arrest.
Study context
- Population
- People of all ages - from children to older adults
Main finding
As reported in the abstract
Activities of the initiative
- Numerous educational programs, public events, and awareness activities took place in schools, public places, sports venues, and other settings worldwide, demonstrating the initiative's global reach and impact
Original publication
The impact of the World Restart a Heart (WRAH) initiative – inspiring regions, countries and people all over the world. Resuscitation. Published 11 September 2026. doi:10.1016/j.resuscitation.2026.111303
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