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How to Respond to an ICD Shock

WEBImplementing coping strategies can help you manage these emotions and improve your overall well-being. 1. Relaxation and Focus: When you experience a shock, your body’s …

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after a Sudden Cardiac Arrest

WEB5 HELPING A LOVED ONE An SCA can happen to anyone at any time in their life with current figures showing that yearly in England, ~40% are aged 15 to 64, ~58% are 65 or

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ICD Shocks : What you need to know

WEBThe shock is less intense than a shock from mains electricity or from a spark plug of a car. ICDs are programmed to meet a person’s needs, but typically, an ICD will be set to …

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What do the sounds from your ICD mean

WEBDon’t panic though, patient alerts are rare and in general use, your ICD will be silent. However, in certain situations, it may make sounds or vibrations to alert you of …

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Recovering from Brain Fog After Surviving Cardiac Arrest

WEBResearch shows that while complete reversal of cognitive deficits is rare, many survivors can regain a good quality of life and independent functioning after the …

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I Care About A Survivor

WEBA cardiac arrest can be caused by abnormal heart structure and function. Similarly, a cardiac. arrest itself may cause damage and abnormalities in the heart. This is usually …

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The Chain of Survival

WEBThe Chain of Survival. January 26, 2021 by Michael Smith. Each year about 30,000 people receive resuscitation for an Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest ( OHCA) in the …

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Navigating the ICU

WEBThe physical and emotional stress of an ICU stay after cardiac arrest can be profound. It is very common for patients to experience acute confusion, disorientation, and agitation, …

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The roller coaster

WEBThe Five Stages of Grief. Although survivors of Sudden Cardiac Arrest have defeated death, many report going through such a roller coaster of emotions that it’s possible that …

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Magnesium for ectopics and palpitations with Dr Sanjay Gupta

WEBJune 5, 2020 by Paul Swindell. In episode #46, Paul talks with consultant cardiologist Dr Sanjay Gupta on a supplement that he’s found to be beneficial for cardiac patients who …

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Becoming a Community First Responder

WEBBecoming a CFR involves selection, DBS clearance (background checks to allow working with children and vulnerable adults) and basic training. Once all this is …

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Cardiac arrest, ICD and your driving licence

WEBAs most, if not all reading this will be aware, suffering a sudden cardiac arrest or/and having an ICD fitted will mean that you have to give up your driving licence for a …

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Dental concerns 101 for those with an ICD

WEBPatients also worry that they may need antibiotics before or after treatment. Again, this is not required. There is no risk of device related infection so no need for …

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Dental Treatment

WEBPost cardiac arrest or if you have an ICD fitted you may be wondering if you can have dental treatment safely. The simple answer is…. YES, you can have treatments …

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