I was talked into going to our local A&E by my wife, on the evening of 17th April 2019, and was subsequently admitted, potentially having had a mild heart attack. I’d been feeling rough for a few days, with a cold sensation in my chest when taking a deep breath. I had my own event … Read more
Having a strong relationship with your cardiologist can be critical to recovering after a sudden cardiac arrest (SCA). As many as 80% of SCA survivors are diagnosed with a heart condition like cardiomyopathy, making their heart doctor one of the most important members of their care team. But with limited appointment times, it’s vital to … Read more
It seems only last week I was writing a piece on the 3rd anniversary of my “minor” cardiac incident and referring to Paul Swindell’s doorstop post. And now, I am at the fourth anniversary, slightly older, slightly thinner, slightly greyer, and, possibly, slightly wiser. I am not sure that another year has given me any … Read more