An implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) monitors heart rhythm and delivers a shock if a dangerous arrhythmia is detected. Most cardiac arrest survivors are fitted with one.
On the 11th July 2021, I was out walking with my partner, Simon, when I fell to the ground, my heart had stopped beating. Simon was the first link in my chain of survival and due to his actions, performing CPR and calling 999, I’m here to be able to write this to you now. … Read more
I have been a part of our community for about 3 months after having a sudden cardiac arrest in September. It’s been amazing and often emotional to read everyone’s stories, questions, debates. It’s helped me to learn more about this scary thing we’ve got in common, and reading how people are moving on from such … Read more
I was talked into going to our local A&E by my wife, on the evening of 17th April 2019, and was subsequently admitted, potentially having had a mild heart attack. I’d been feeling rough for a few days, with a cold sensation in my chest when taking a deep breath. I had my own event … Read more