Heatwave and Cardiac Arrest: Staying Safe This Summer
The UK heatwave brings real risks for cardiac arrest survivors. Evidence-based advice on medications, ICDs and staying safe in extreme heat.
Medications
Posts covering the range of medications prescribed after cardiac arrest — including beta blockers, statins, anticoagulants, antiarrhythmics and other cardiac drugs.
Statins: The Whipping Boys of Cardiac Drug Therapy
I’m approaching year 8 of breakfasting on atorvastatin. When my GP first explained to me that I’d be taking the medication for the rest of my life, after being diagnosed with cardiac ischemia and atherosclerosis (coronary artery disease), I protested. I bargained with him: “What if I change my diet?” “What if I go vegan?” … Read more
ICD Owners 101
In episode #47, Paul talks about a device that many sudden cardiac arrest survivors have implanted, an ICD – Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator. This episode is an introduction (or “101”) into the sorts of things that those with an ICD should be aware of. He covers what an ICD is and why you might have one, … Read more