But what does all that actually mean? What happens to you when you have an SCA? As a result of the experience, one way or another, your life and the lives of those around you change, perhaps because of an alteration of your physical capabilities or… and perhaps more disturbingly, through a change in your … Read more
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