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Four Simple Exercises to Strengthen Your Attention and Aid Recovery for Cardiac Arrest Survivors

Mindfulness exercises to strengthen attention during cardiac arrest recovery

Cardiac arrest survivors often face challenges in regaining focus and managing distractions during recovery. In today’s age of constant stimulation and information overload, it can be especially difficult to regain control of one’s attention. However, by incorporating mindfulness exercises into their routine, cardiac arrest survivors can strengthen their ability to pay attention, reduce distractibility, and … Read more

Understanding Fatigue After a Cardiac Arrest

by Paul Swindell

Understanding and managing fatigue after a cardiac arrest

As a cardiac arrest survivor, you may experience various physical and emotional changes, including fatigue. Fatigue is a common side effect of cardiac arrest and can sometimes be overwhelming. In this article, we will explore the reasons for fatigue after a cardiac arrest, and offer tips on managing it. What causes fatigue after a cardiac … Read more

More than just a flesh wound

by Tim Graham

A Brugada syndrome cardiac arrest survivor's recovery story

I had a cardiac arrest on October 29, 2018, due to what was eventually diagnosed as Brugada syndrome. I came home from an evening shift, went to bed and came back to consciousness more than a week later in the local Cardiac Care Unit (CCU). I was lucky enough to have my cardiac arrest beside … Read more