Posts about books written by or featuring cardiac arrest survivors — including the Life After Cardiac Arrest anthology, Paul’s ICD guide, and other published survivor works.
Embark on a literary journey this World Book Day with an exclusive collection tailored for survivors and co-survivors of sudden cardiac arrest. Dive into gripping memoirs, insightful guides, and captivating narratives that illuminate the path to resilience and hope. From firsthand accounts to heartfelt reflections, these reads offer solace, inspiration, and practical wisdom for navigating … Read more
For those who have endured an SCA, or those who care for them, a wide range of emotions can emerge. Feelings of shock, fear, anger, guilt, and grief may surface, alongside physical symptoms like chest pain, shortness of breath, fatigue, and insomnia. These reactions are entirely normal following such a traumatic occurrence and can have … Read more
We’re proud to announce the publishing of our latest leaflet developed in conjunction with Dr Tom Keeble, Dr Marco Mion and Dr Michael Smith – Mental health well-being post-SCA. Whatever the cause, a cardiac arrest is a serious and quite common medical emergency. Currently, the UK survival rate is quite low, around 8%, but for … Read more