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
Like many, I came suddenly to the bizarre world of cardiac arrest survivorship in 2014. Before my event, I doubt that I knew what it was, and my only knowledge probably stemmed from the shocking event that unfolded when Fabrice Muamba had his SCA on TV two years prior. My experience until I left hospital … Read more
Surviving an SCA is a remarkable achievement but can also bring many challenges and difficulties. One of these challenges is dealing with blame from others or yourself. Some people may blame you for having an SCA or suggest that you could have prevented it by making different choices. Others may blame themselves for being unable … Read more