As we mark VJ Day, Britain remembers those who endured unimaginable hardship in the Far East during the Second World War. Yet few realise that some of these survivors went on to fight a different battle—one against sudden cardiac arrest—and their wartime experiences directly shaped the life-saving treatments we rely on today. The Railway of … Read more
There is an opportunity to get involved in the CARESS research study, which will test two programmes of care – one for survivors of cardiac arrest and one for co-survivors. What is the purpose of this study? To pilot test an online programme of (one-to-one and group) education, support, and exercise rehabilitation for cardiac arrest survivors that will be provided shortly … Read more
Let’s dispel some myths!!! Unfortunately, there is a lot of misinformation about our implanted pacemakers and defibrillators. Even more frustrating is that some of that information comes from medical professionals (even doctors). Please remember that your clinicians and doctors don’t design, build or test these devices, and the device’s abilities change almost daily. What was … Read more