Cardiology

Doing more to prevent heart attack and stroke

The fact that an estimated 80% or more of heart attacks and strokes are potentially avoidable, makes a compelling case for investment in prevention.

A revolution in treating aortic stenosis

Dr Martin Quinn, Consultant Cardiologist at St Vincent’s University Hospital, Dublin, talks about a groundbreaking procedure that has changed the landscape for aortic stenosis patients.

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Preventing heart failure: what more can be done?

Did you know…? Heart Failure affects approximately 90,000 people in Ireland, costing upwards of €700 million. One in five of us will develop heart failure in our lifetimes.

Steps to a healthy heart

Each year, around 10,000 people die from heart disease and stroke – which is 31% of all the deaths in Ireland.

Matters of the heart

Today is World Heart Day – no better time to take stock of where we stand in our approach to cardiovascular disease, both on a national level and as individuals. Neil Johnson of Croí gives his expert opinion.

Fuel your heart, power your life

World Heart Federation calls on governments to increase efforts to better prevent, treat and control cardiovascular disease, the world’s No. 1 killer.

Put your heart first this World Heart Day

World Heart Day, 29th September, is both an international and national day of awareness to promote positive steps to prevent heart disease and stroke which is the number one killer both in Ireland and worldwide.

The future of treating heart failure

We ask three specialists about the future of treating Heart failure within the community.

Atrial fibrillation: Promising new blood-thinners and techniques emerge

Prevention and treatment of atrial fibrillation (irregular heartbeat) has improved dramatically over the past 20 years: we take a look at the latest developments.

Living with heart failure

Michael Masterson, who is in his early 70s and lives in Galway, has had a tough few years. Here he speaks about coping with his condition.

Galway charity leads the way in fighting heart disease

In the heart of Galway a state of the art heart and stroke centre is leading the way in preventive and rehabilitative care for those impacted by heart disease. 

Fresh hope for Irish patients

In the past, there wasn’t always access to the latest therapies from around the world for Irish blood cancer and heart disease patients. Today cutting-edge research in cardiology and haematology is changing this.

High blood pressure in sleep apnoea: getting to the heart of the matter

Obstructive sleep apnoea is a condition where the upper airway (throat) narrows and closes over during sleep, interrupting the normal flow of oxygen into the lungs.

Achieving the best care for stroke sufferers

Dr John Thornton, Consultant Interventional Neuroradiologist and Clinical Lead for Strokes in Beaumont Hospital Dublin, highlights the benefits of mechanical thrombectomy.

Atrial Fibrillation Q and A with Dr Angie Brown

We ask Dr Angie Brown, Irish Heart Foundation Medical Director and consultant cardiologist about atrial fibrillation.

A new partnership to combat heart failure

Neil Johnson of Croí and Ciara Keane of the Heartbeat Trust discuss the symptoms of heart failure, and a new initiative which aims to give patients a louder voice.

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