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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…

My ten-year-old saved my life

Ten year old saves his dad's life

Stroke News | 14th Dec 2021

Beaumont recognised for excellence in stroke care

Stroke Service at Beaumont Hospital receives ESO accreditation

Stroke News | 1st Dec 2021

Shockingly low awareness for signs of stroke across Ireland

Ipsos MRBI poll reveals shockingly low stroke awareness in Ireland

Stroke News | 29th Oct 2021

COVID – Beneath the Long Shadow

Joe Vanek, Member of the Irish Heart Foundation's Stroke Support Group, on life beneath the shadow of COVID-19

Coronavirus News | 26th Oct 2021

Time running out to futureproof stroke services

Irish Heart Foundation seeking clarification on publication of National Stroke Strategy

Stroke News | 15th Oct 2021

More than 700 million people have untreated high blood pressure

The number of people with high blood pressure worldwide has doubled to 1.28 billion since 1990

Heart News | 26th Aug 2021

Men urged to Reboot their lives this September

Men urged to prioritise their heart health this September

Heart News | 23rd Aug 2021

Significant increase in neurological services delivered online

Neurological care providers delivering 60 per cent of services online, compared to 8 per cent pre-Covid.

Stroke News | 23rd Jul 2021