Brain fog — difficulty concentrating, slow thinking and mental fatigue — is a common consequence of cardiac arrest linked to the brain’s recovery from oxygen deprivation.
Patrick Charnley was a busy music lawyer, a father juggling homeschooling during lockdown, and a man who had been ignoring the warning signs his body was giving him. Then, on the 1st of February 2021, Patrick suffered a cardiac arrest that would change his life forever. In this episode of the Life After Cardiac Arrest … Read more
We’re excited to announce the latest episodes of the Life After Cardiac Arrest podcast! This special two-part series features Jeanne Reilly, a cardiac arrest survivor and experienced speech and language therapist. In Part 1, Jeanne shares her personal journey of surviving cardiac arrest—what happened, how she coped, and the challenges she faced on her path … Read more
For those who have experienced a sudden cardiac arrest, or for the courageous co-survivors who stood by them, the immediate aftermath is often a blur of medical interventions, anxious waits, and the profound relief of survival. But what happens once the acute crisis has passed, and the hospital doors close behind them? The journey to … Read more