Experiences with

Cardiac arrest

On 31 August, aged 59, I suffered a cardiac arrest and my second son, who is now 25 performed CPR on me and saved my life. When the medics arrived they managed to get my heart pumping again.

A sudden cardiac arrest and a heart attack are both emergency situations - you need to dial 999 in UK or 911 in US immediately.

A sudden cardiac arrest and a heart attack are both emergency situations - you need to dial 999 in UK or 911 in US immediately.

A sudden cardiac arrest and a heart attack are both emergency situations - you need to dial 999 in UK or 911 in US immediately.

A sudden cardiac arrest and a heart attack are both emergency situations - you need to dial 999 in UK or 911 in US immediately.

I had a out of hospital cardiac arrest nov23 I was just started walking in march and add a stroke now I have PTSD and having counselling.and started cardiac rehab .the conciler wants me to walk further to push myself.but my cardio rehab nurse doesn't want to do to much.

Then on the 19th1 May 2024, I had a sudden cardiac arrest. I remember nothing of the event.eeventevent. My fiance gave me CPR.CPR.and I was rushed to hospital. Stent fitted and an induced coma for 3 weeks in ICU. 3 weeks in Cardiac ward followed and a further 4 wks in my community hospital.

My husband has an ICD due to a cardiac arrest but was caused by an arrhythmia. Otherwise heart is fine. He has been put on Medication as a precaution. Any suggestions as to what to tick or recommendations for companies to use

It is easy to feel overwhelmed with the amount of ‘medical language’ being used when discussing a Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA). A sudden cardiac arrest and a heart attack are both emergency situations - you need to dial 999 in UK or 911 in US immediately.

I had a cardiac arrest in May which resulted in me having an ICD fitted. I'm due to have my annual mammogram for post cancer check & I'm worried about the impact on the ICD.

The problem is… he had a Cardiac arrest 8 months ago whilst on Dialysis in hospital luckily he is okay now! My mum was learning the machines ready for home dialysis at the time and now because of the Cardiac arrest it has completely put her off and she doesn’t want that responsibility.

Sudden Arrest (SCA) vs Heart Attack The difference between a sudden cardiac arrest is an 'electrical' malfunction in the heart - causing it to stop beating.

it’s 3 in morning and I just can’t stop panicking basically my heart sometimes goes out of rhythm for few beats then jumps back into normal rhythm but I see that sometimes your heart can do this and this is what causes cardiac arrest. I’m sitting here shaking so much thinking I’m going to die.

Lionel’s remarkable story serves as a stark reminder of how sudden cardiac arrest can strike anyone, at any time. In 2012, Lionel, suffered a sudden cardiac arrest during a flight home from his retirement holiday.

My 17yo son had a sudden cardiac arrest on the 19th September and has suffered 2 strokes from lack of oxygen. He still hasn't woken up. Doctors have told us he has diffuse cerebral dysfunction and he may not ever wake up. I am absolutely heartbroken but am desperately trying to find hope.

My 58 yo husband had a cardiac arrest just over 3 weeks ago and an ICD was fitted. Our annual family travel insurance is now due and the (UK) firm told us today that they will no long cover him for any pre existing conditions.

Unfortunately following this I had a cardiac arrest and needed a pacemaker fitted. I am still on 4 mgms of Prednisilone for my PMR but I am now overdue for my 2nd Shingrix, Flu and Covid vaccine. Any suggestions of which I should do first and what gaps I should leave would be appreciated.

I’d been on Bisoprolol since my cardiac arrest in Aug ‘23, and had the dose lowered to 1.25. My bp was still low even after taking me off Ramipril, so the physician associate at my gp’s got the go-ahead from cardiology to let me also stop Bisoprolol.

Is it an immediate concern that is dangerous or a really long term health concern that in 20years or more could maybe lead to cardiac arrest.

Hi after a cardiac arrest and a stent fitted while I was on holiday in the UK in early December the cardiologist who signed me out said my local hospital would be in touch to arrange a second angiogram to assess how successful the stent was and if any permanent damage.