Posts discussing academic research, clinical studies and new evidence in the field of cardiac arrest survivorship, outcomes and care.
Eleven years ago, my life took an unexpected turn. A sudden cardiac arrest brought everything to a standstill. By the grace of quick action and skilled medical professionals, I survived. But survival was just the beginning. The journey of recovery that followed was filled with challenges – physical limitations, cognitive fog, and an overwhelming sense … Read more
On returning from parkrun, I popped into a local Community First Responders open morning. I told the CFRs about SCA UK, and running came up because I was in my parkrun gear. I mentioned how many survivors in the group had had their SCA whilst running, cycling or doing some other energetic activity. He quipped, … Read more
The European Resuscitation Conference (ERC) 2024 in Athens marked a pivotal moment in cardiac arrest survivorship advocacy. As a presenter in the Patient and Public Involvement and Engagement (PPIE) session, I witnessed firsthand how this global platform is reshaping the future of resuscitation care. Embracing the Survivorship Journey The conference’s leadership demonstrated an unprecedented commitment … Read more