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
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
Happy birthday, NHS! Today marks 75 years since the National Health Service was founded, and what a remarkable achievement it is. The NHS has been at the forefront of saving those who suffer from a sudden cardiac arrest (SCA). Ground Breaking SCA is when the heart stops beating unexpectedly, usually due to a problem with … Read more