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Cardiology

Overview of Proximal Aortic Aneurysms

Mr Saleem Jahangeer, Consultant Cardiac and Aortic Surgeon, St James’s Hospital Dublin aorta@stjames.ie Anatomy of the proximal aorta An understanding of the anatomy of the proximal aorta is…

Clinical Features

Asthma and Allergic Rhinitis

Written by Ruth Morrow, Respiratory Nurse Specialist, Asthma Society of Ireland Asthma is characterized by variable respiratory symptoms such as wheeze, shortness of breath, chest tightness and cough,…

Cardiology

Management of Cardioembolic stroke

Written by Gill Douglas, Shameer Rafee, Department of Neurology, St Vincent’s University Hospital Management of Cardioembolic stroke Stroke remains a leading cause of death and disability globally. While…

Cardiology

Pacing Developments

Dr Jonathan Lyne, Consultant Cardiologist and Electrophysiologist, Beacon Hospital and Blackrock Clinic The earliest recorded description of pacing was in 1882 and its now over 60 years since…