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…

Join the MoveMent for World Stroke Day 2020

n World Stroke Day, the World Stroke Organisation is encouraging everyone to get active and “Join the MoveMent” to reduce the risk of stroke.

Stroke News | 29th Oct 2020

Care Free - A stroke survivor's tale of life during Covid

Stroke survivor Joe Vanek shares his tips on ways to fly solo under the COVID cloud.

Coronavirus News | 20th Oct 2020

Thrombectomy service goes from strength to strength

The 2019 National Thrombectomy Report shows an increase in the number of thrombectomies carried out in Dublin and Cork

Stroke News | 18th Sep 2020

Checking your blood pressure at home

Learn how to measure your own blood pressure at home

Heart News | 1st Jul 2020

When stroke strikes twice at the age of 34

For new dad Enda McDermott the new Irish Heart Foundation stroke check in service has been a lifeline

Coronavirus News | 30th Jun 2020

Dispatches from the dark side of the moon - my stroke and me

Member of the Irish Heart Foundation stroke support group in Crumlin in Dublin, Joe Vanek, shares his personal experience of stroke.

Stroke News | 4th Jun 2020

Don't ignore the signs of a ‘mini stroke’

Stroke experts warn against ignoring the signs of a 'mini stroke' or TIA

Coronavirus News | 11th May 2020

Phone support service for newly discharged stroke patients

New phone support service for newly discharged stroke patients launched

Coronavirus News | 28th Apr 2020