Support

When someone has a sudden cardiac arrest, the impact of this can be felt by many people

Sudden cardiac arrest can impact different people differently and it is normal to need extra support after a traumatic event

The impacts of sudden cardiac arrest can include:

Mental

anxiety or post-traumatic stress disorder

Physical

rehabilitation and physical recovery

Familial impacts

such as family members needing surveillance or genetic testing

Click on the link below to explore further information about support depending on which category fits your experience

Survivors

of cardiac arrest may notice a wide range of psychological and physical effects as they recover

Family Members

might face their own challenges, for example if they are supporting a survivor, or grieving the sudden loss of a loved one.
Some family members may require medical check-ups and are considering genetic testing. They may experience flashbacks to the event.

Witness

Bereaved

Witneses

of sudden cardiac arrest might feel distressed or traumatised by their experience. Some witnesses will also be family members or friends, while others might be strangers (for example, bystanders who have witnessed a cardiac arrest in a public place).