Cardiac arrest is a harrowing and life-changing experience, one that no one should have to endure. Yet, for those who defy the odds and survive, the journey ahead can be just as daunting as the initial ordeal. A groundbreaking study, published in the Journal of Clinical Nursing in 2018, has shed remarkable light on the … Read more
Surviving a sudden cardiac arrest is just the first step in what can be a long and difficult recovery process, both physically and emotionally. While we know that many cardiac arrest survivors struggle with anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress, and cognitive issues, new research suggests these emotional challenges may disproportionately affect women. In a study published … Read more
After the storm of a sudden cardiac arrest comes the aftershock – the long and arduous journey towards recovery that survivors and their loved ones must navigate. What began as an extensive inquiry by the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for Defibrillators into increasing access to these life-saving devices, the story quickly evolved. As the APPG … Read more