Being a survivor is a privilege, for the most part of human history, people like us have not previously existed. It was not until later part of the 20th century that science and medicine came together to be able to start saving cardiac arrest sufferers in substantial numbers. In the late 1980’s a consensus for … Read more
Having a strong relationship with your cardiologist can be critical to recovering after a sudden cardiac arrest (SCA). As many as 80% of SCA survivors are diagnosed with a heart condition like cardiomyopathy, making their heart doctor one of the most important members of their care team. But with limited appointment times, it’s vital to … Read more
In episode #47, Paul talks about a device that many sudden cardiac arrest survivors have implanted, an ICD – Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator. This episode is an introduction (or “101”) into the sorts of things that those with an ICD should be aware of. He covers what an ICD is and why you might have one, … Read more