In 50% of paramedic-treated cases of SCA, the heart is restarted and patients are taken to hospital. Of those admitted, 60% will die, most of brain death. Those that do survive and return home can face a spectrum of difficult neurocognitive and psychosocial challenges. Their families can suffer post-SCA stresses as well. There are also approximately 18,000 bystander SCA interventions each year in Canada. Post-traumatic stress among these lay-responder is high and there is little to no follow-up on their well-being.
Recovering Life from Sudden Cardiac Arrest
Theme Projects
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Improving Neurological Outcomes after SCA
In 50% of EMS-treated sudden cardiac arrest cases, the heart is restarted and the patient is transferred to a hospital. Some are unstable and die in the emergency department. Of those who can be stabilized and admitted to hospital, more than half will die in hospital, most of brain death. To close…
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Improving Quality of Life For Survivors, Families
Two-thirds of cardiac arrest survivors suffer from cognitive deficits, particularly memory, planning, problem-solving, and attention, two-thirds experience anxiety and depression, one-third develop post-traumatic stress symptoms. The family members of Sudden Cardiac Arrest survivors experience…