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Cardiovascular Disease on Men’s Health
The impact of cardiovascular disease on men’s health is staggering. According to the findings from the Central Statistics Office (CSO) in 2023 over 5,000 men died from cardiovascular…
Cardiology
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Her Heart Matters
Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in women in Europe and worldwide with many women living with chronic cardiovascular disease. Similarly, in Ireland one in four…
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A Day in the Life of a Cardiothoracic Theatre Team
Written by Kristine V. Lapid, Clinical Nurse Manager II of Cardiothoracic Theatre Department, University Hospital Galway At the Cardiothoracic Department, Theatre 11 in Galway University Hospital there is…
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Ask yourself, where is your nearest AED?
When I first started working in the medical device industry almost 30 years ago in 1995, it was a time before AEDs as we know them really existed…
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CardioStart International Trip to Tanzania
Introduction: Between March 9th and 16th, an international group of volunteers visited Jakaya Kikwete Cardiac Institute (JKCI) in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania. The group consisted of cardiac surgeons,…
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Shining a Spotlight on Women and CVD
In support of International Women’s Day 2024, THE National Institute for Prevention and Cardiovascular Health (NIPC) hosted a NIPC Series webinar Women and CVD Matters! on Tuesday 5th…
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Optimising Medicines in Cardiovascular Care: A Multidisciplinary Approach
Medication Adherence in Cardiovascular Disease (CVD) Medication adherence is a complex multifactorial process, with problems arising when either (a) the medical team fail to start or intensify guideline…
Cardiology
Cardiac Rehabilitation: What Makes it Effective?
Written by Deirdre O’Reilly, Cardiac Rehabilitation Coordinator Roscommon University Hospital, Saolta Healthcare Group & President Irish Association of Cardiac Rehabilitation Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of…
Cardiology
How heart and stroke patients are becoming Champions with the Irish Heart Foundation
Irish Heart Foundation Patient Champion graduates with Pauline O’Shea, Advocacy Campaign Manager, Irish Heart Foundation As healthcare professionals, the opportunity to see patients thrive after diagnosis is no…
Cardiology
Acute Aortic Dissection- A “Real” Cardiothoracic Emergency
Introduction King George II suffered a collapse and died from a type A aortic dissection with pericardial tamponade, the first incidence of aortic dissection ever documented in the…
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