According to a researcher, heart runners can make a crucial difference because they can arrive quickly with a defibrillator and initiate CPR. (Archive photo). Photo: Liselotte Sabroe/Ritzau Scanpix
New record: 61,540 civilian “heart runners” ensure fast help in case of cardiac events
A record 61,540 people are registered as active heart runners in TrygFonden’s report for the first half of 2026, meaning 1.3 percent of the population over 18 is prepared to assist with CPR or a defibrillator.
When a cardiac arrest is reported, the 20 nearest heart runners are alerted via an...
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