Cognitively Intact

Cognitively Intact

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As few as 6% of those who suffer sudden cardiac arrest at home survive. I'm one of them. Here, I share the brightest and darkest sides of survivorship and explore what kicks in when science leaves you hanging.
Themes: epilepsy, chronic illness, PTSD.

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About Lauren Canaday

Lauren was a change consultant in her 30s. Then she caught COVID. After cardiac arrest, she was declared cognitively intact. The next few months felt anything but intact. Now she’s asking: What kicks in when science leaves you hanging?