Christian Eriksen’s Collapse: What the Headlines Are Getting Wrong
The Christian Eriksen collapse explained: what an ICD does, why it is not a pacemaker, and how it differs from a heart attack.
Practical Issues
Practical information and guidance for cardiac arrest survivors — covering ICDs, medications, driving, returning to work, travel and everyday life with a heart condition.
From Survivor to parkrunner: Your Next Step to a Stronger Heart
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
From Death Railway to Defibrillator: Frank Pantridge’s Story
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