{"id":53796,"date":"2023-01-20T10:47:54","date_gmt":"2023-01-20T10:47:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cprcare.wpenginepowered.com\/?p=53796"},"modified":"2026-03-20T13:29:24","modified_gmt":"2026-03-20T13:29:24","slug":"how-effective-is-cpr-an-overview-of-cpr-success-rate","status":"publish","type":"blog","link":"https:\/\/cprcare.com\/es\/blog\/how-effective-is-cpr-an-overview-of-cpr-success-rate\/","title":{"rendered":"How effective is CPR? \u2013 An Overview of CPR Success Rate"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">In <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uab.edu\/news\/health-medicine\/cpr-and-aed-save-life-of-man-at-the-gym-with-help-from-uab-physician#:~:text=%E2%80%9CI%20realized%20what%20was%20happening,%E2%80%9D\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">spring 2024<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, a veteran collapsed at a Young Men&#8217;s Christian Association (YMCA) from a sudden cardiac arrest. Bystanders, including a physician working out nearby, immediately began CPR and applied an AED. After nearly ten minutes of careful resuscitation and defibrillation, the man\u2019s heart was restarted. This rescue illustrates how quick cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and defibrillation can save lives. Prompt CPR greatly raises the odds (even doubling or tripling survival), but only ~40% of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ahajournals.org\/doi\/10.1161\/CIR.0000000000001054\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">individuals receive bystander CPR<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. In this guide, we will understand real-world <\/span><b>CPR success rates<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, outcome factors, and new advances that can help us improve these statistics.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>What is the importance of CPR?<\/h2>\n<p>Let\u2019s see what are the odds of surviving CPR. CPR is an essential life-saving technique.\u00a0 There is still a chance of survival within the first four minutes after the arrest. Brain damage is not likely. Within 4-6 minutes, brain damage could start to approach the point of brain death. After reviving, the victim may continue to experience problems. Brain damage is likely to occur within 6 to 10 minutes. After 10 minutes, brain death can happen, and the prognosis for survival is poor.<\/p>\n<p>Despite this, almost <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/article\/us-health-cpr-hesitation-idUSKBN1WH1XA\">70% of Americans are still afraid to perform CPR<\/a>. As a result, people need to learn CPR and get CPR recertification once every two years. Individuals who have doubts about their ability to perform a resuscitation will do it confidently after learning CPR.<\/p>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cprcare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/AHCA-blog-3-info_-6-Situations-When-to-do-CPR-437x1024.jpg\" alt=\"image for cpr success rate\" \/><\/figure>\n<h2>What is The Role of CPR in Saving Lives?<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is one of the most important life-saving emergency techniques when someone\u2019s heart or breathing stops. It is one of the key techniques required in case of sudden heart arrest, drowning, choking, drug overdose, or major trauma. With the continuation of blood flow and oxygenation of the brain and major organs, CPR significantly improves the prospect of survival until the patient receives advanced medical care.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">CPR today is the culmination of centuries of medical practice and research. There have been numerous milestones over the past that have defined the teaching and conduct of CPR:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>1960<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">: Doctors at Johns Hopkins showed that combining chest compressions with mouth-to-mouth breathing could restart a stopped heart. In that year, they also introduced Resusci Anne, the first CPR mannequin used to train thousands. The American Heart Association (AHA) also began teaching CPR widely.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>2005<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">: AHA standardized the 30:2 compression-to-breath ratio.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>2008<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">: AHA formally endorsed hands-only CPR for untrained bystanders like teens and adults.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Since CPR\u2019s inception, guidelines have been updated regularly. Today\u2019s <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/cprcare.com\/blog\/evidence-based-cpr-instruction-incorporating-scientific-findings-into-training\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">CPR guidelines<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> also stress high-quality compression and minimal interruptions.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Adults<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">: 30 compressions to 2 breaths, depth 2\u20132.4 inches, rate 100\u2013120\/min.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Children (1 year to puberty):<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> 30:2 for single rescuer, 15:2 for two rescuers, depth about 2 inches.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Infants (under 1 year):<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> 30:2 for single rescuer, 15:2 for two rescuers, depth about 1.5 inches using two fingers (single rescuer) or two thumbs (two rescuers).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Training programs and dispatcher-assisted CPR instructions have also become more prevalent. According to the AHA, patients who receive immediate bystander CPR and early AED use have survival rates <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/cpr.heart.org\/en\/resources\/cpr-facts-and-stats#:~:text=Bystander%20CPR%20improves%20survival.,out%20of%20hospital%20cardiac%20arrest.\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">two to three times<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> higher than those who don\u2019t.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Latest CPR Survival Rate Statistics<\/h2>\n<p><b>Cardiac arrest outcomes,<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> i.e. survival rates, remain low, especially outside hospitals. In the U.S., the latest statistics include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Over 356,000 out-of-hospital cardiac arrests (OHCA) occur annually.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The survival to hospital discharge for treated OHCA in 2021 was only about 9 &#8211; 10%. For context, that means roughly 1 in 10 victims of OHCA make it out alive.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">For <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sca-aware.org\/sca-news\/highlights-of-2023-sudden-cardiac-arrest-statistics\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">non-traumatic OHCA<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> in children:<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">&lt;1 year old: ~ 5.7% survival to hospital discharge.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Ages 1-12: ~ 15.0% survival.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Ages 13-18: ~ 15.5% survival<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Bystander-witnessed adult OHCA has higher survival: e.g., 13.3% survival to hospital discharge for bystander-witnessed arrests.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A U.S. registry reported just 7% of all OHCA patients left the hospital with good brain function.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">In predominantly Black and Hispanic communities, survival after OHCA dropped more sharply during COVID, and remained lower than in predominantly White communities <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/newsroom.heart.org\/news\/cardiac-arrest-survival-improved-since-covid-19-pandemic-waned-still-lower-than-prior-years\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">through 2022.<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Which Factors Influence the Effectiveness of CPR Outcomes?<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Many factors affect the success rates of CPR. For example, prompt bystander action, the underlying conditions of the person, and the environment. Among all factors affecting CPR success, time to CPR and defibrillation are the most decisive, as survival drops <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redcross.org\/take-a-class\/resources\/articles\/cpr-facts-and-statistics?srsltid=AfmBOooVprghK2TrhhXnEDLnCtXCIHWr79oqtVuAxrmVSHoj0dFRp5em\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">7\u201310% for every minute delay<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. Below are the key <\/span><b>factors affecting CPR success<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3>Bystander CPR and Defibrillation<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Receiving bystander CPR significantly boosts survival: a large U.S. study on <\/span><b>CPR effectiveness <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">found bystander CPR provides a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhlbi.nih.gov\/news\/2024\/disparities-found-survival-benefits-people-receiving-bystander-cpr-cardiac-arrest?afd_azwaf_tok=eyJraWQiOiJCMERCQzkzNTgwRTlCM0FCNzJBRUMyRDQ4RjU0MDYwRkI5Rjc2ODIzMEE5OUJDOEEyQUE0MUEwMkE0RjIzNTUzIiwiYWxnIjoiUlMyNTYifQ.eyJhdWQiOiJ3d3cubmhsYmkubmloLmdvdiIsImV4cCI6MTc1ODEyNjQ3NiwiaWF0IjoxNzU4MTI2NDY2LCJpc3MiOiJ0aWVyMS04NDg5N2M2NDc3LWsybHc0Iiwic3ViIjoiMTAzLjEwMC4xNTAuMiIsImRhdGEiOnsidHlwZSI6Imlzc3VlZCIsInJlZiI6IjIwMjUwOTE3VDE2Mjc0NlotMTg0ODk3YzY0NzdrMmx3NGhDMU1BQTU3cmMwMDAwMDAwZmMwMDAwMDAwMDA0ZWV1IiwiYiI6Ik5EWmZPWDQ4Q0FtbTR6QlJPOHV3UDRFSlBldzhGcnVDMTdtMFU5QUZhTFkiLCJoIjoidXNoREl3WG9MVXdOTE9wVnJNZWQxWnhyVEw1bTJEMVZWQ1AyQllvbXA2VSJ9fQ.NVIFgDbjEzN83efs_Dusb_07O29QylvOeLXJgaY212a0BnMWOzHTR2syaVXPA61P9MWRIi56GJOgAYwHmvPjlw422D0bHnfqL4v3eWGkXB6CvSQhLrVc7ZhwVI6CFUFO1QL4k10OjrlavLEyDCvleAHrK3TQ29ioVU8sJjFH09c-OTwu2LkS8ov0l2p3nzjB-pWbqH7KlSvHTjunLfcHQoTA-ziLL6AP3x1Tz0WgEE4d0cJcxSltSMZzjIu7cmvdGprevdBWy7gBjTdayRq73BgzfpNAxxLek7NdeGo60hzC29bW3Jmg_PtIb48qDn2rVjdEKVUdYBRJwhxDkD0IQA.WF3obl2IDtqgvMFRqVdYkD5s\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">28% higher chance<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> of survival compared to no CPR. Along with early defibrillation using an AED, CPR is even better and helps save a life until medical help arrives.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3>Location of Cardiac Arrest<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sca-aware.org\/sca-news\/highlights-of-2023-sudden-cardiac-arrest-statistics#:~:text=%2A%20In%202020%2C%20any,Bystander%20witnessed%20adult%20arrests\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">majority of OHCA<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> (about 73% of cases among adults) are witnessed in residential settings, where CPR is less efficacious due to time lost in consciousness, minimal intervention from bystanders, and nonavailability of an AED. Conversely, OHCA (about 16%) in out-of-hospital locations are exposed to rapid response, frequently with immediate defibrillation and CPR.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3>Witnessed vs. Unwitnessed<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">An arrest being witnessed is hugely important. If someone sees the collapse, they can call 911 and start CPR immediately. Data shows that U.S. adults, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sca-aware.org\/sca-news\/highlights-of-2023-sudden-cardiac-arrest-statistics#:~:text=,to%2018%20years%20of%20age\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">13.3% of bystander<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">-witnessed OHCAs have higher positive outcomes compared to unwitnessed events, where CPR is delayed.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3>Initial Rhythm<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The heart\u2019s rhythm at the time of arrest strongly determines the outcome. Shockable rhythms, such as ventricular fibrillation or ventricular tachycardia, have an optimal prognosis with 25\u201340% <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC7541513\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">survival to hospital discharge<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. Non-shockable rhythms, such as asystole or pulseless electrical activity, rarely survive, often below 5%, highlighting the importance of early rhythm detection.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3>Time Interval<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Time is critical in cardiac arrest. Survival chances fall by 7\u201310% for every minute <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC2600120\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">without defibrillation.<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> CPR started within one to two minutes can double or triple survival odds. After ten minutes with no CPR or defibrillation, survival becomes rare.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3>CPR Duration<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The length of resuscitation attempts influences outcomes. Short CPR efforts of less than 15 minutes offer better chances of survival, particularly if high-quality compressions are maintained. Prolonged attempts <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC8043525\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">beyond 30 minutes<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> usually result in less than 1% survival.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3>CPR Quality<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Recommended compressions are 2\u20132.4 inches deep at a rate of 100\u2013120 per minute, with minimal interruptions. High-quality CPR can double survival rates compared to poor technique. Interruptions longer than 10 seconds sharply reduce the chance of recovery.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3>Age and Health<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Generally, young children and healthy adults have better chances than very old or chronically ill patients. Notably, infants (&lt;1 year) have especially low OHCA survival: only ~<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sca-aware.org\/about-sudden-cardiac-arrest\/latest-statistics#:~:text=,CARES%202020\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">5.7\u20136.5%<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> survive past discharge. Older children (1\u201318 years) fare better (roughly 14\u201321% survival). In adults, each year of additional age slightly reduces odds.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3>Demographics and Equity<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Research shows race and sex disparities. One study funded by <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC12032964\/#:~:text=Table%201%20shows%20that%20the,0.001\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">NIH<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> compared CPR outcomes after analyzing records of more than 600,000 arrests in adults. It found that both Black and Hispanic patients survived CPR at rates lower than White patients. The difference is because individuals are also delayed in CPR, have lower rates of bystander response, and unequal access to prompt medical care.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3>Post-Resuscitation Care<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Hospitals providing advanced care, such as targeted temperature management and coronary interventions, greatly improve neurologic recovery. With structured post-resuscitation care, survival with good brain function can rise to 30\u201340% in shockable rhythm cases.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Role of AED in Improving Survival Rates<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) boost <\/span><b>CPR success rates <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">by delivering a life-saving shock if the heart is in a shockable rhythm. The speed of defibrillation is critical: studies report that <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/cpr.heart.org\/-\/media\/CPR-Files\/Training-Programs\/AED-Implementation\/2023-updates\/AED-fact-sheet-Feb-2023.pdf#:~:text=9%20in%2010%20cardiac%20arrest,every%20minute%20without%20CPR\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">9 in 10<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> cardiac arrest victims survive if they receive an AED shock in the first minute. After about 5\u201310 minutes, survival falls off a cliff.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">However, AEDs are still underused by bystanders. For example, although about 15% of arrests occur in public places, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/cpr.heart.org\/-\/media\/CPR-Files\/Training-Programs\/AED-Implementation\/2023-updates\/AED-fact-sheet-Feb-2023.pdf#:~:text=More%20than%2015,of%20public%20arrests\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">only ~10%<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> of those had a bystander-applied AED delivered prior to EMS arrival. In many areas, public AEDs are scarce or not visible.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Expanding AED availability in public places like malls, gyms, schools, and airports can significantly increase survival.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Training non-professionals on the use of AEDs with confidence is as valuable as being available.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The CPR code for lifesaving is easy:\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Call 9-1-1<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Begin chest compressions<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Apply an AED.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>How to Improve Your CPR Skills<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Just like other skills, CPR efficiency will decrease if not refreshed through practice. Consistent skill refreshers directly improve real-world CPR success rates by ensuring rescuers act faster and with proper technique. Moreover, continuing education and modern tools might help you feel secure and proficient at a time of necessity. Significant ways you can improve your skills are:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3>Regular Hands-On Training<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Get CPR certification and recertify regularly (at least every 2 years). In <a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC12032964\/#:~:text=Table%201%20shows%20that%20the,0.001\">one study<\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> of students in nursing school, students who were trained with high-fidelity simulation versus lecturing alone did much better on CPR skills testing. Practice with a manikin with real-time feedback (most classes and smartphone apps do) so your compression depth and compression rate are golden.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3>Use Technology Tools<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Technology is changing the face of CPR and emergency response.\u00a0 These devices make it fun and efficient to practice.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\">Virtual &amp; Augmented Reality (VR\/AR):\u00a0 VR CPR trainers are established as increasing chest compression rate and depth significantly over other training modalities.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\">AED access Apps: Apps that pinpoint AED locations and test drone deliveries are reducing response times, particularly in remote or densely populated regions.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\">Mobile Apps: <a href=\"https:\/\/cprcare.com\/blog\/the-best-cpr-training-apps-for-skill-reinforcement\/\">CPR coach apps<\/a> use voice guidance or metronomes to direct compressions at the appropriate pace, and crowd-alerting apps notify nearby trained rescuers, raising CPR rates among bystanders over 80%.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\">Mechanical CPR devices: Automatic compression devices provide standardized chest compressions in transport or prolonged resuscitation, but survival rates are comparable with expert-level manual CPR.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Stay Up-to-Date with Guidelines<\/h3>\n<p>Follow current AHA guidelines (adults: compress at 100\u2013120\/minute and 5\u20136 cm depth; 30:2 breaths if CPR-certified, etc.). Again, even Hands-Only CPR is very effective in adults. Make sure that your technique is up-to-date after reviewing AHA materials or Red Cross materials.<\/p>\n<h3>Practice Habitually<\/h3>\n<p>Skills dwindle quickly. In surveys, CPR skills are significantly lost after as few as 3\u20136 months <a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC9875948\/#:~:text=arrest%20deaths.,in%20traditional%20CPR%20training%20system\">without refresher<\/a> training. Try occasional practice drills or demo videos on an infrequent schedule for quick maintenance. A few community programs go back for CPR \u00abbooster\u00bb classes or take quick online skills quizzes as a knowledge retention measure.<\/p>\n<h2>Turn CPR Success Into Action: Start With the Right CPR Course!<\/h2>\n<p>CPR is lifesaving, but it is not a sure thing. Today&#8217;s stats reveal that about 1 in every 10 patients with out-of-hospital cardiac arrest will live to be discharged. With CPR given correctly and promptly, that percentage can increase dramatically. To achieve better CPR survival rates, each and every community requires more educated rescuers, readily available AEDs, and research into improved techniques.<\/p>\n<p>Technological innovations (drones, smartphone apps, VR) are also improving how quick and efficient we are able to respond. So, if you also want to be a contributor in creating a safer community for all, enroll in our <a href=\"https:\/\/cprcare.com\/course\/cpr\/\">certified online CPR course<\/a>. 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