Paul talks with the world-renowned clinical neuropsychologist Professor Barbara Wilson OBE. Amongst her many achievements, Barbara founded the Oliver Zangwill Centre for brain injury rehabilitation and also authored over 200 papers and 30 books on the subject. She has a wealth of experience regarding memory issues, which is one of the top post-arrest issues that survivors report. She talks about what memory is, how a cardiac arrest survivors memory can be affected by their down time, how the brain works and some of the strategies that can be used to alleviate memory problems. Presented by Paul Swindell and edited by Matt Nielson. Recorded January 2020.

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Paul talks with Professor Jerry Nolan, who is a consultant in anaesthesia and intensive care medicine at the Royal United Hospital, Bath and Honorary Professor of Resuscitation Medicine at the University of Bristol. He is also the current Chair of the European Resuscitation Council and in 2016 the American Heart Association awarded him the honourary title of "A Giant of Resuscitation". The conversation covers a wide range of topics from the current state of resuscitation in UK and Europe, including statistics, why in hospital and out of hospital cardiac arrests are categorised seperately, "routine" operations post arrest, the Chain of Survival, the new ERC guidelines, the importance of public involvement, cardiac arrest outcome measures, the problem with the CPC "Good" label, improving rehabilitation, PTSD in those involved in resuscitation, GoodSam and other new technologies. Presented by Paul Swindell and edited by Matt Nielson. Recorded February 2020.

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Paul talks with the legendary and world-renowned cardiologist Professor Douglas Chamberlain CBE. Douglas is now aged 88 and started his journey into medicine in 1935 when as a 4-year-old he visited his doctor and saw something that intrigued him. From that point, he takes us through many humorous anecdotes of his life in resuscitation. This includes being at the inception of many important innovations for cardiac arrest survivors and many others who've ever called for emergency medical help. He talks about his research into beta-blockers, the formation of Europes first paramedic unit, the deployment of AED's into public locations and ultimately into the hands of laypersons with the formation of CFR's. A fascinating journey through Professor Chamberlain's life as a doctor in cardiology and more importantly for survivors, resuscitation. He also busts a common resuscitation myth. Presented by Paul Swindell and edited by Matt Nielson. Recorded December 2019.

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Paul talks with cardiac arrest survivor and social psychologist Ted Guloien. Since his arrest during a half-marathon Ted has made many insightful and wise posts relating to his and others recovery. He has recently collated them and published them as a pamphlet (as he calls it) titled "Observations of a Sudden Cardiac Arrest Survivor or What I wish I'd been told when I was discharged". A very interesting conversation and associated publication which is available from Amazon and SCA Facebook groups. Presented by Paul Swindell and edited by Matt Nielson. Recorded November 2019

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Paul talks with cardiac arrest survivor and Sudden Cardiac Arrest UK stalwart Gareth Cole. Gareth talks openly about his heart attack(s) and cardiac arrest and how it has affected his life. A failed attempt at returning to work, moving house, quitting his job, thoughts of suicide, causing a plane to have an emergency landing and how SCA UK has helped his recovery are just some of the subjects covered in this episode. Presented by Paul Swindell and edited by Matt Nielson. Recorded November 2019

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With the festive season almost upon us, Paul talks about gift ideas for survivors to aid in their recovery. Whilst survivors could be said to have had the best gift ever, he gives some suggestions that may give them a helping hand. He covers products available at the Sudden Cardiac Arrest UK shop, Dr Rongan Chatterjee and his books and podcast, Mindfulness, activities and therapy pets to name a few. Presented and edited by Paul Swindell. Recorded November 2019

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Paul talks with consultant cardiologist Dr Tom Keeble, about what happens in a catheter lab (cathlab). There are rules in the Cathlab, but fortunately it isn't the same as Fight Club so we can talk about them and Dr Keeble takes us through Angiograms, Angioplasty, Stents and the difference between an emergency patient an elective one. Dr Keeble is a consultant cardiologist and researcher at the Essex Cardiothoracic Centre, Southend Hospital and Anglia Ruskin University. If you enjoy listening to Dr Keeble check out episode #002, episode #007 or episode #021 where he talks more about his work, gives advice on medications and improving the future for those affected by a cardiac arrest. Presented by Paul Swindell and edited by Matt Nielson. Recorded November 2019

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Paul talks about why a hearts attack and a cardiac arrests are not equal. From a physiological point of view the events are quite different, a heart attack is a plumbing problem whereas a cardiac arrest is an electrical one. It should be noted that both need immediate medical attention but a cardiac arrest is perhaps the ultimate medical emergency as without immediate intervention the patient will almost certainly die. Paul talks briefly about the actual events and then lists 10 reasons why they should not be considered equal. This is not to undermine or denigrate a heart attack, but to help the uninitiated understand what cardiac arrest survivor and their family may be going through. For the estimated 60% that have both they may be moot points, but for remaining cohort they can make a real difference. 1) The severities of a heart attack vs the binary nature of a cardiac arrest. 2) State of consciousness. 3) The need for resuscitation. 4) Finding a cause. 5) The care pathway. 6) Lifestyle choices. 7) The psychological aspect. 8) Brain injury. 9) Implanted devices. 10) Insurance. Presented by Paul Swindell and edited by Matt Nielson. Recorded November 2019

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Paul talks with likeable South African and cardiac arrest survivor Willem Pretorius about his ups and downs post arrest. Like an estimated quarter of survivors he lost his job after his event and struggled to get his life back to an even keel. Willem talks about his struggles, occupational therapy sessions and how becoming a member of SCA UK has helped his recovery such that he has recently got himself back into the workforce. Presented by Paul Swindell and edited by Matt Nielson. Recorded November 2019

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Paul talks with cardiac arrest survivor Jasmine Wylie who is a patient advocate and online community leader. Jasmine talks about her cardiac arrest which was at the young age of 24 and was caused by Long QT Syndrome (LQTS). She also cover her recovery and subsequent work as a patient advocate where she helps others on the road to recovery via online communities and beyond. Presented by Paul Swindell and edited by Matt Nielson. Recorded October 2019

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