How will life be different after surviving sudden cardiac arrest?

How will life be different after surviving sudden cardiac arrest?

You may have no memory of your heart stopping. Some people wake up in the hospital days later. After returning home, it’s not uncommon for complications to occur. You may need to go back to the hospital for more treatments.

Rehabilitation after your hospital stay can help maximize your abilities. It can take months to relearn once-simple activities like walking and getting dressed. Many people return to their daily lives, but some need ongoing help.

Researchers have seen improvements in cardiac arrest survivors’ quality of life after six months.