Out of survivor mode

Okay, so my heart stopped beating for several minutes last January. But I’m still here. And this week has been a bit special. Eight months to the day since I was admitted to SouthendResus, just a few minutes before my heart temporarily retired. Six months to the day since I had my CRT-D implant at … Read more

Cardiologist Questions after Cardiac Arrest

Having a strong relationship with your cardiologist can be critical to recovering after a sudden cardiac arrest (SCA). As many as 80% of SCA survivors are diagnosed with a heart condition like cardiomyopathy, making their heart doctor one of the most important members of their care team. But with limited appointment times, it’s vital to … Read more

#RESUS2020: The ERC virtual congress

FREE Survivor sessions at the ERC October Virtual Conference! Earlier in the year, we announced that our annual conference was going to be part of the European Resuscitation Council Congress but thanks to COVID-19 that got cancelled. However, the ERC has not been idle and have recently announced that they will be holding a virtual … Read more