04/10/2026
"Can you find a pulse?"
For Jo, it's a question she's heard more times than she ever imagined.
Her husband, Pat, lives with an inherited heart condition and has experienced multiple cardiac arrests. For Jo and their family, the possibility of another emergency is something they have had to learn to live with.
When an emergency happens, finding a pulse can be difficult, even with first aid training and lived experience.
Their story is one of resilience, humour, uncertainty and hope. It's about the reality of living with heart disease, the impact cardiac arrest can have on an entire family, and the moments that stay with you long after the emergency is over.
Jo and Pat have generously shared their story with us, and we're honoured to share it with you.
💙 Read Jo & Pat's story and learn more about their journey.
Read their story → https://www.thepulsetile.com/living-between-heartbeats