Eleven years ago, my life took an unexpected turn. A sudden cardiac arrest brought everything to a standstill. By the grace of quick action and skilled medical professionals, I survived. But survival was just the beginning. The journey of recovery that followed was filled with challenges – physical limitations, cognitive fog, and an overwhelming sense … Read more
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
On February 11th 2016, our life changed forever. My wife Susan and I were out shopping when, unexpectedly and without warning, Susan collapsed into cardiac arrest. No major health issues, no illness, no heart complaint… she just collapsed… aged 46 years. As a very experienced serving Police Officer at the time, I had experienced trauma that … Read more