Irish Heart Stroke News Archives

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Patient Champion, Meaghan O’Brien, suffered a stroke at just 22 years of age

Meaghan O’Brien was just 22 when she collapsed after starting a gym session but recognised the F.A.S.T. signs such as facial drooping and left arm weakness.

Stroke News | 20th Nov 2023

Primary Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease Report Launched

A radical new approach to preventing chronic disease…

National Stroke Strategy at risk due to funding

It is cheaper to invest in stroke services than to…

World Stroke Day: Stroke Talks 2023

World Stroke Day: Stroke Talks 2023 - information and…

People all over Ireland host and share #actFAST events in their community

Communities come together to share the F.A.S.T. signs of stroke

Stroke News | 11th Aug 2023

World Brain Day 2023: Leave No One Behind

The theme for World Brain Day 2023 is Brain Health and Disability.

Stroke News | 21st Jul 2023

Nothing is more likely to suddenly change your life completely or end it, as a stroke

Two million brain cells die every minute after a stroke so the quicker you get medical help, the more of the person you save.

Stroke News | 3rd Jul 2023

High blood pressure campaign launched by the Irish Heart Foundation

The Irish Heart Foundation launches a new high blood pressure awareness campaign.

Heart News | 22nd May 2023

SAFE research shows the psychological impact of stroke leaving full-time care

SAFE research shows that one in eight stroke survivors experience suicidal thoughts after they leave full-time care

Stroke News | 9th May 2023

Prayer Pose

Prayer Pose - Stroke Survivor Joe Vanek shares how yoga is his saviour following a stroke.

Stroke News | 21st Mar 2023

Pauline McLynn urges the public to Act F.A.S.T.

Pauline McLynn helps spread the F.A.S.T. message

Stroke News | 7th Feb 2023

New report underlines need for increased stroke awareness

New audit shows increase in stroke patients not attending hospital on time

Stroke News | 31st Jan 2023