On a rain-spattered Tuesday morning in January, I found myself composing yet another email about the difference between a heart attack and a cardiac arrest. As we journey with our cause and SCA UK celebrates its tenth anniversary, I’ve periodically attempted to correct this fundamental misconception on the National Health Service’s website. Type “cardiac arrest” … Read more
The town of Benfleet, home to Sudden Cardiac Arrest UK, on the Essex Riviera, is perhaps not the first place one would expect to find a nexus of cutting-edge medical debate. Yet, like many towns and cities across the UK, it grapples with a quiet but pressing concern: the accessibility of automated external defibrillators (AEDs). … Read more
Have you ever felt like a date on the calendar could hold so much power? For cardiac arrest survivors, the first anniversary of their event often looms large, stirring up a whirlwind of emotions. How do you navigate this significant milestone when your heart has quite literally stopped and started again? Understanding Your Cardiac Arrest … Read more