Information & Advice For Arrhythmia Patients
Sudden Cardiac Arrest Stories
Fred's Story
"Everyone knew Fred at college - he had a deep, resonant northern accent and could be the life and soul of the party..."
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David's Story
"On 22nd November 2013, I suffered a sudden cardiac arrest whilst video-calling my mother..."
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Lionel's Story
Lionel Levine’s remarkable story serves as a stark reminder of how sudden cardiac arrest can strike anyone, at any time.
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Joe's Story
Joe Sievier was at a public meeting in June 2011 when he collapsed with sudden cardiac arrest without any warning.
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Christine's Story
"On August 30th, 1997, my seemingly healthy 22 year old daughter, Emilie, died suddenly, in her sleep, from Sudden Cardiac Arrest..."
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Samantha's Story
Samantha performed lifesaving CPR on her Mum Mandy, 49, prior to the arrival of paramedics at her home on 1 October 2012.
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Sue's Story
"I remember gradually waking up in hospital about 6 or 7 or so days later to the beeping of machines...."
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James' Story
"On the 4th October 2018, it was a normal day at work when I started to sweat uncontrollably and experience crushing chest pains."
Catecholaminergic Polymorphic Ventricular Tachycardia (CPVT) Stories
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Maia's Story
Maia shares the experiences she has had with dealing with a heart condition and how it does not dictate how she spends her life.
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Patricia's Story
Patricia explains some of the emotion she experienced and some of the life changes she endured.
Dilated Cardiomyapathy Stories
Nick's Story
"In 2006 I came back from holiday unable to stop sweating and feeling like I’d pulled a muscle in my chest..."
Brugada Syndrome Stories
Darcie's Story
"I was diagnosed with an extremely rare arrhythmia (heart rhythm disorder) called Brugada Syndrome after suffering life threatening tachycardia (fast heart rate)."
Paroxysmal SVT Stories
Amy's Story
"Amy started fainting unexpectedly as a child. When she was checked by a doctor, her heart rhythm was always normal so she was told she was fine."
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Wolff Parkinson White Syndrome Stories
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