An automated external defibrillator (AED) delivers an electric shock to restore a normal heart rhythm during cardiac arrest. Public access AEDs are critical to improving survival.
Paul talks to Anne and John Jolly who founded SADS UK after the sudden death of their son Ashley, aged 16. They talk about what Sudden Arrhythmic Death Syndrome (SADS) is and what their charity does and has achieved to help those who have been affected. They also talk about how they can help schools, clubs, communities and any any member … Read more
A cardiac arrest or when it happens unexpectedly, a Sudden Cardiac Arrest is one of the UK biggest killers with a extremely low survival rate – on average just 8.6%. This is in contrast to the condition it is often confused with – myocardial infarction, more commonly known as a heart attack, which has a … Read more
We all know that chance otherwise known as luck plays a huge role in our survival. The subject has fascinated me quite a bit since my SCA and I’ve purchased a number of books to read on the subject, but because of problems with lack of concentration and focus I’ve struggled to really read very … Read more