How Money and Race Affect Heart Emergency Care

The Basics of Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest (OHCA)

• Serious Event: When the heart suddenly stops beating.
• Life-Saving Medicines: Antidysrhythmics can restore a normal heartbeat.
• Not Everyone Receives Them: Disparities exist in who gets these treatments.

Key Findings from the Study

Money Matters in Healthcare

• Rich vs. Poor Areas:
• Rich Areas: More likely to receive life-saving medicines.
• Poor Areas: Often miss out on these critical treatments.

Race Also Plays a Role

• White People: More likely to receive the medicines.
• People of Color: Less likely to get the same care.

Why Does This Happen?

• Possible Factors:
• Where people live.
• Who provides the care.

The Need for Change

• Fair Chance for All: Everyone deserves equal access to life-saving care.