Practical information and guidance for cardiac arrest survivors — covering ICDs, medications, driving, returning to work, travel and everyday life with a heart condition.
I’m approaching year 8 of breakfasting on atorvastatin. When my GP first explained to me that I’d be taking the medication for the rest of my life, after being diagnosed with cardiac ischemia and atherosclerosis (coronary artery disease), I protested. I bargained with him: “What if I change my diet?” “What if I go vegan?” … Read more
Ed: Surviving a sudden cardiac arrest can be a life-changing event for many, a change that is forced upon us. But perhaps with that change comes an opportunity. An opportunity to reevaluate our lives and embrace a different direction. With this in mind, I consulted my good friend, Mike, mindfulness teacher and coffee fan who … Read more
With up to 80% of Sudden Cardiac Arrests occurring in a domestic environment, it’s inevitable that untrained (lay) people get involved or witness a resuscitation attempt utilising CPR and/or AED shocks. We definitely wouldn’t want to put anyone off from getting involved in a resuscitation attempt by saying this (see “Would you do CPR again” … Read more