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Cardiac Association highlights importance of public knowledge of AEDs

6 February 2026 by GBC

9 out of 10 people don't survive a cardiac arrest out of hospital, but having an AED (Automated External Defibrillator) nearby can result in a survival rate of over 90%.

The Gibraltar Cardiac Association is marking a major milestone this year, its 10th anniversary, celebrating a decade of supporting heart health in the community.

Vanessa Bautista told Kelly-Anne Borge it's important for people to be aware of where the defibrillators are, and how to use them.

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