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Therapy Dog Revives Woman After Near-Fatal Cardiac Arrest
17 Apr
Summary
- A therapy dog helped a woman speak after a cardiac arrest.
- The woman was unresponsive for two weeks in intensive care.
- She has returned home after two months of recovery.
Kathy Hackney, from Bingley, is speaking again thanks to Ella, a therapy dog from the Pets As Therapy (PAT) charity. Hackney had suffered a cardiac arrest on New Year's Eve, spending two weeks unresponsive in intensive care. Her husband, Peter, was warned of potential severe outcomes.
Following her transfer to Bradford Royal Infirmary, regular visits from Ella, a Shih Tzu, marked a turning point. A family member witnessed Kathy sit up and speak her first words in weeks upon Ella's arrival. Although short-term memory issues persist, Kathy has recovered sufficiently to return home after two months of care.
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