Spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD) is a rare but serious emergency condition in which a tear forms in the wall of a coronary artery, creating a false channel that can partially or completely block blood flow to the heart muscle. The tear separates the layers of the arterial wall without the involvement of atherosclerotic plaque, … Read more
A state of heightened alertness in which a person is constantly scanning for signs of danger. Very common after cardiac arrest, survivors may constantly monitor their own heartbeat, startle easily, and be unable to relax. A core feature of PTSD and responds well to trauma-focused therapy and EMDR.
Acquired brain injury (ABI) is any injury to the brain that occurs after birth, in contrast to congenital brain conditions present from birth. It encompasses a wide range of causes including stroke, traumatic brain injury (TBI) from falls or road accidents, brain tumours, infections such as meningitis or encephalitis, and hypoxic-ischaemic injury resulting from loss … Read more