Key Takeaways Your child might experience chest pain, discomfort from an ICD, scars, changes in weight, and reduced physical abilities. It is normal to experience mental difficulties, ranging from depression to PTSD. With the help of a psychologist or therapist, your...
Key Takeaways It is normal (and expected) to experience new physical, emotional, and cognitive issues after cardiac arrest. Your loved one may experience fatigue upon returning home, particularly after returning to work. This usually improves within months. The...
Key Takeaways Fear of recurrence and death from a cardiac arrest in the future is normal and felt by many survivors. You may be hyper-focused on every change in your body. At the same time, it can be tough to know what symptoms are serious or not. CPR pain,...
Key Takeaways It is normal (and expected) to experience new physical, emotional, and cognitive issues after cardiac arrest You may experience fatigue upon returning home, particularly after returning to work. This usually improves within months. You may develop...
Key Takeaways The lifesaving actions of CPR as well as the hospital stay may come with unwanted collateral injuries. These may include chest pain, broken ribs, skin irritation or burns, pressure wounds, blood clots, and sore throat. Chest pain and broken ribs from...
