Practical information and guidance for cardiac arrest survivors — covering ICDs, medications, driving, returning to work, travel and everyday life with a heart condition.
The hardest step is the first one. When you’ve survived a sudden cardiac arrest (SCA), the thought of getting active again can be incredibly daunting. It’s a journey filled with questions: Is it safe? What if it happens again? Where do I even begin? These aren’t just thoughts; they are very real fears. At SCA … Read more
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
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