Recovering from a cardiac arrest
হৃদস্পন্দন বন্ধ হওয়ার (কার্ডিয়াক অ্যারেস্ট) পর সুস্থ হয়ে ওঠা
Common Symptoms
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⚠️ This symptom list is for educational purposes. Having these symptoms does not mean you have this condition. See a doctor for proper diagnosis.
Medicines Commonly Used
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No medicines have been linked to this condition yet.
Overview
Recovery after a cardiac arrest looks different from one person to the next.
It usually happens in stages. The first stage is in hospital, where the team will monitor your condition and assess what you'll need in the future.
Full recovery can take several months, so don't rush your rehabilitation.
Read more: Cardiac arrest
Support from healthcare professionals
While you recover after a cardiac arrest, different health professionals will help and support you, both physically and psychologically.
You may need support from:
- doctors (including your own doctor)
- nurses
- physiotherapists
- pharmacists
- occupational therapists
- counsellors
- clinical psychologists
Challenges in recovery
After a cardiac arrest, you may have physical, psychological and cognitive symptoms. These can affect your daily life.
Still, everyone who survives a cardiac arrest faces different challenges. The advice you get from health professionals will depend on your own needs.
You may be offered cardiac rehabilitation to support your recovery. You can find out more about it from the British Heart Foundation.
Returning to work
Many people are able to go back to work after a cardiac arrest. How soon you can do it depends on your health and on the kind of work you do.
Your doctors and the rest of your care team can tell you more about how long it will be before you return to work.
It may help to talk with your employer. They can support your return to work in a way that suits your own needs.