When I had a cardiac arrest, I didn’t initially understand what it was and the difference between it and a heart attack. Over the years, I’ve consulted with many medical professionals, and it still surprises me when they refer to my event as a heart attack, especially when they should know better (I didn’t have … Read more
Having survived a cardiac arrest nine years ago, I have learned many things about the triumphs and hurdles of recovery. Among the surprises I encountered during this journey was the profound psychological impact of my near-death experience. While my memory of the cardiac arrest is nonexistent, I was haunted by the blaring sirens and the … Read more
In a recent session at the House of Lords, the topic of out-of-hospital cardiac arrest took centre stage. Baroness Finlay of Llandaff started the session by asking His Majesty’s Government what steps they are taking to improve outcomes in cases of sudden cardiac arrest. Lord Evans of Rainow (Conservative) represented the government and responded to … Read more