Life After Cardiac Arrest

Paul talks with nurse and cardiac arrest survivor Charlotte Pickwick. Our longest episode yet covers a lot of ground as Charlotte will happily admit, she likes to talk! However, it's not just idle talk, as her journey since her cardiac arrest 26th December 2018 has been very interesting and she talks about the impact it has had on her, her saviour husband and her family. Not wanting to dwell on th...

Paul talks to Anne and John Jolly who founded SADS UK after the sudden death of their son Ashley, aged 16. They talk about what Sudden Arrhythmic Death Syndrome (SADS) is and what their charity does and has achieved to help those who have been affected. They also talk about how they can help schools, clubs, communities and any member of the public get a defibrillator placed into heir community. Pr...

Paul talks about various aspects of travelling post-SCA including confidence, insurance, medications, security. More information is available on the travelling page of the Sudden Cardiac Arrest UK website . Presented by Paul Swindell and edited by Matt Nielson . Recorded July 2019 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul talks to clinical psychologist Dr Marco Mion during a live webinar to the Sudden Cardiac Arrest UK Facebook group . Clinical psychology focuses on diagnosing and treating mental, emotional, and behavioural disorders such as depression and anxiety. Dr Mion currently works in London with Stroke patients and also at the Essex CTC where he works with those affected by a cardiac arrest. He talks a...

Paul talks with cardiac arrest survivor Joanna Balgarnie. Joanna's life as a military wife seems to be coming to calmer times as she and her family return to the UK after an extended period abroad. However, things don't go to plan when she has an unexpected and sudden cardiac arrest whilst sharing a bed with her daughter in a strangers house. Joanna talks openly about the event, the impact it has...

Paul talks with senior paramedic Paul Warwick, about his work as a paramedic, educator and the important part he played in the saving of his life when he had a cardiac arrest. Paramedic Paul explains why he swapped a well paid job in engineering for a challenging role with his local ambulance service and never looked back. Paul Warwick has over 16 years paramedic experience with the East of Englan...

Paul talks with consultant cardiologist Dr Tom Keeble, about beta blockers and other medications that cardiac arrest survivors and other cardiac patients might be prescribed with. The conversation touches on what beta blockers are, what they do, why they are commonly prescribed, dosages, activities and sides affects such as tiredness. Additionally, Dr Keeble talks about the common medication proto...

Paul talks to cardiac arrest survivor David Jeffery and his remarkable story of "poacher" turned "game keeper". David talks about his arrest from which he has a unique perspective, the whole thing was captured on CCTV. Following his recovery David has looked to give back by not only talking about his story with the BHF but also by becoming a Community First Responder, and after only 6 months he ge...

Paul talks to cardiac specialist nurse Neil Magee who has been a key player in the Care After REsuscitaion programme implemented by Dr Tom Keeble and Neil at the Essex Cardiothoracic centre. Neil talks about his work within the CARE programme and how patients and families are catered for when they are admitted following a cardiac arrest situtaion. Presented by Paul Swindell and edited by Matt Niel...

Paul talks to partner and lifesaver Stuart Menzies about his wife's cardiac arrest and how he handled the situation and aftermath. Stuart is a senior policeman in the Scottish police force and has performed CPR on many members of the public, but when he found himself in a situation where he had to save his own wife, could he do it? Presented by Paul Swindell and edited by Matt Nielson. Recorded in...

Paul talks with cardiac arrest survivor Charlie Dickens. Charlie had a heart attack and 5 cardiac arrests in September 2016 and she talks candidly about her experience from the time just before the event, the event and what life has been like since. Presented by Paul Swindell and edited by Matt Nielson. Recorded May 2019 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul talks with consultant cardiologist Dr Tom Keeble, about his work as a cardiologist and researcher at the Essex Cardiothoracic Centre , Southend Hospital and Anglia Ruskin University . There's discussion about what a cardiac arrest is why there is currently a gulf between the excellent in-hospital care and the post-discharge care, the work being done at the Essex Cardiothoracic Centre and the...

Paul talks about his cardiac arrest and the 5 years journey since it happened, including the formation of the peer support group Sudden Cardiac Arrest UK . Presented by Paul Swindell and edited by Matt Nielson. Recorded May 2019 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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