Clinical Features
Ask the Expert: Dr Cormac Mullins
Dr Mullins was one of the keynote speakers at the recent Irish Pain Society’s Annual Scientific Meeting, where he provided an update on spinal cord stimulation, emphasising the…
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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…
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Finding Your Way after Sexual Violence
A guide to options and supports after rape, sexual assault and other forms of sexual violence in Ireland Written by Gráinne Henry, Dublin Rape Crisis Centre If you…
Clinical Features
Management and Current Treatment of Parkinson’s Disease
Parkinson’s Disease is a progressive neurological condition. It is the second most common neurodegenerative disease after Alzheimer’s Disease. However, experts believe we are facing a Parkinson’s Pandemic due…
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…
Clinical Features
Subclinical Atrial Fibrillation – where are we now?
Introduction: Atrial Fibrillation (AF) is the most prevalent cardiac arrhythmia in the world with an estimated 50 million people worldwide living with the rhythm in 2020.1 It is…
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‘My persistence saved my life’ – bowel cancer patient urges people with symptoms to seek help
1 in 3 people experiencing bowel cancer symptoms put off GP or hospital visits due to perceived long wait times Almost 1 in 3 people experiencing symptoms of…
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