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Life After Cardiac Arrest
Life After Cardiac Arrest episodes
- #015 You are not alonePaul talks about meet-ups and the benefits of meeting others who have been through a similar cardiac arrest experience and the forthcoming #NotAlone event on 28th September 2019. The #NotAlone event is a great opportunity for survivors and others affected by a cardiac to get together and share their experience. The day also includes educational talks and presentations from experts on subjects that matter. Presented by Paul Swindell and edited by Matt Nielson. Recorded July 2019
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32 min - #014 Rehab and post-arrest activity with Angela HartleyPaul talks with cardiac nurse and fitness coach Angela Hartley. Anglea is an Aussie ex-pat resident in the UK who through her company Clinical Exercise uses her cardiac and exercise expertise to help patients get the most from themselves post event. She is also active on social media with her Healthy Hearties channels and peer support group. The discussion covers a wide range of topics centered around fitness and activities including rehab, fatigue, heart-rate, heart-rate monitors, betablockers and nutrition. Presented by Paul Swindell and edited by Matt Nielson. Recorded July 2019
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1 hr 19 min - #013 Doing it for Defib with survivor Charlotte PickwickPaul 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 things they have moved forward as a family unit and embraced their new life in positive ways. These include engaging fully with survivors and other members of Sudden Cardiac Arrest UK and by paying it forward by setting up their own charity Do It For Defib to save lives in their local area. Presented by Paul Swindell and edited by Matt Nielson. Recorded July 2019
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1 hr 36 min - #012 Sudden death and community defibrillators with SADS UKPaul 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. Presented by Paul Swindell and edited by Matt Nielson. Recorded July 2019
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1 hr 2 min - #011 Travelling post cardiac arrestPaul 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
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43 min - #010 Psychological aspects of a cardiac arrest with Dr MionPaul 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 about his work at the CTC, what clinical psychology is and how it can help people affected by a cardiac arrest. His talk at last years Guinness World Record event was very well received and he will be talking again at the "Not Alone" event. Presented by Paul Swindell and edited by Matt Nielson. Recorded May 2019
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1 hr 18 min - #009 The flanking manoeuvres of survivor Joanna BalgarniePaul 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 had on her and her families life and how she has overcome the problems that have been thrown at her since. She talks about how she has adapted to the multiple ICD shocks and loss of her driving license including moving house, changing job and utilising the governments Access to Work scheme. Be aware that this episode gets quite emotional at times and the subject of suicide is touched upon, if you feel in need of someone to talk to please call the Samaritans on 116 123. Presented by Paul Swindell and edited by Matt Nielson. Recorded June 2019
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1 hr 17 min - #008 A paramedics experience of cardiac arrest
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 England Ambulance Trust and has attended many cardiac arrests.
Presented by Paul Swindell and edited by Matt Nielson. Recorded May 2019
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54 min - #007 Beta blockers and other meds with Dr Thomas Keeble
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 protocol for those who have experienced a heart attack (myocardial infarction) and explains what each medication is aiming to do. If you suffer from hay fever you may be interested also in his explanation of anti-histamines and the variability of their use in cardiac patients.
Dr Keeble is a consultant cardiologist and researcher at the Essex Cardiothoracic Centre, Southend Hospital and Anglia Ruskin University. In episode #002 of the show he talked about his work with cardiac arrest survivors and his CARE (Care After Resuscitation programme).
Presented by Paul Swindell and edited by Matt Nielson. Recorded April 2019
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53 min - #006 Cardiac arrest survivor David JefferyPaul 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 gets the opportunity for the ultimate payback. Presented by Paul Swindell and edited by Matt Nielson. Recorded May 2019
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About Life After Cardiac Arrest
From the publisher's feed
The Life After Cardiac Arrest podcast is hosted by survivor Paul Swindell and is conversations with people who's lives have been affected by a cardiac arrest, whether that be as a patient, partner,…
life saver or health professional. The podcast aims to give insight, information and hope to any others going through this life changing event.
A cardiac arrest is when someone's heart stops beating due to an electrical malfunction, it's different to a heart attack, which is a "plumbing" problem, although many cardiac arrests are caused by a heart attack.
Someone in cardiac arrest could be said to be clinically dead, and if no intervention is made they will unfortunately stay that way and die. In the UK only 8% survive this event, and with an estimated 250 taking place each day there is a growing number of survivors.
A thriving peer support community - Sudden Cardiac Arrest UK - has grown out of the need for more information and help for survivors and their families post discharge. The NHS and chain of survival are doing remarkable things in helping people survive but unfortunately the system hasn't yet caught up with the problems that survivors and their families are experiencing after this life changing event.
If you have been affected by a Sudden Cardiac Arrest, come and join over a thousand others at:
facebook.com/groups/SuddenCardiacArrestUK
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