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# Heart Attack

This year
2023
Fatal heart attacks more common on a Monday, research of Irish data suggests
Scientists have been unable to fully explain this ‘Blue Monday’ phenomenon.
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Jun 5th 2023, 8:18 AM
Debunked: Video of bus driver collapsing predates Covid-19 and doesn't show vaccine effects
Footage of a 13-year-old steering the wheel was widely shared, as were dodgy claims.
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Mar 28th 2023, 5:03 PM
Ex-England midfielder Palmer in hospital following 'suspected small heart attack'
The 57-year-old suffered the health scare during the Sheffield Half Marathon.
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Mar 27th 2023, 8:11 PM
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'I could have died': Queen guitarist Brian May recovering after heart attack
May said he was “very near death” due to a number of blocked arteries.
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May 25th 2020, 6:15 PM
Barry Hearn suffers minor heart attack
The well-known promoter underwent surgery yesterday, his son Eddie revealed.
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Apr 8th 2020, 1:51 PM
A patient's chance of dying from a heart attack or stroke can vary depending on what hospital they attend
The report notes that the mortality rate for heart attack and stroke has continued to decrease year-on-year for the past 10 years.
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Jul 8th 2019, 1:36 PM
Plane makes emergency landing at Dublin Airport as passenger suffers suspected heart attack
United Airlines flight UA-70 was travelling from New York to Amsterdam at the time.
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Jun 20th 2019, 1:43 PM
'I very much doubt Casillas will play professional football again,' says Spanish cardiologist
The 37-year-old was rushed to hospital after suffering a heart attack on Wednesday.
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May 2nd 2019, 6:26 PM
Legendary Spain goalkeeper Iker Casillas in stable condition after suffering heart attack
The 37-year-old was rushed into surgery on Wednesday afternoon but is now conscious in hospital.
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May 1st 2019, 5:00 PM
'We were so lucky that day': Nurse who saved Dublin Bus driver helps launch nationwide CPR training
The Irish Heart Foundation aims to train as many as 100,000 people within two years.
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Mar 19th 2019, 6:00 PM
There's a higher risk of having a heart attack on Christmas Eve - study
The risk is also higher during New Years’ Day and Midsummer holidays, and on Monday mornings.
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Dec 13th 2018, 6:05 PM
French rugby hopeful dies following on-pitch heart attack
Nicolas Chauvin, 19, suffered the cardiac arrest while playing for the Stade Francais youth academy.
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Dec 12th 2018, 10:33 PM
French teenager in intensive care after suffering heart attack while playing rugby
Nicolas Chauvin, 19, suffered the cardiac arrest while playing for the Stade Francais youth academy.
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Dec 10th 2018, 4:58 PM
Ajax youngster out of coma over a year after suffering heart attack
Abdelhak Nouri collapsed on the pitch back in July 2017, but the 21-year-old is showing signs of improvement.
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Aug 21st 2018, 12:04 PM
An egg a day may keep heart disease away
Authors of a new study have said the research should not be looked at in isolation as diet is more complicated than just one item of food.
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May 22nd 2018, 8:51 AM
Kevin Smith says he had a 'massive' heart attack after a show last night
Smith posted a photo of himself recovering in hospital on Twitter earlier today.
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Feb 26th 2018, 3:24 PM
Soccer AM's Tubes recovering from a 'major heart attack'
The 35-year-old has thanked the ambulance crew, surgeons and hospital staff for saving his life.
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Feb 2nd 2018, 11:26 AM
Smoking one cigarette a day instead of 20 'just halves your risk of a heart attack'
“In order to get the big benefits on cardiovascular disease [smokers] need to quit completely,” the lead author said.
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Jan 25th 2018, 8:33 AM
Waterford cath lab closed to emergency cardiac care for two days due to equipment fault
The cardiac cath lab has been unable to provide services such as stenting procedures.
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Dec 21st 2017, 6:59 PM
Max Clifford has died after suffering heart attack in prison
The 74-year-old suffered a cardiac arrest after collapsing in prison.
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Dec 10th 2017, 12:40 PM
New heart failure trial 'would reduce trolleys in emergency departments by a third'
As far as its researchers know, Ireland is the only country in the world to offer the STOP-Heart Failure trial as a healthcare service.
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Dec 7th 2017, 6:20 AM
Good news: Sexual activity is very rarely heart-stopping
No matter how good.
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Nov 12th 2017, 9:30 PM
Ex-Stoke defender Teixeira dies aged 25
The centre-back passed away on Sunday after reportedly suffering a heart attack in Brazil
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Nov 6th 2017, 11:54 PM
Malaysian man dies while performing 'human steaming' stunt
He suffered a heart attack and burns after attempting to perform the elaborate ritual.
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Oct 26th 2017, 3:44 PM
Want to know how to do CPR? Watch this video
About 5,000 people in Ireland die from sudden cardiac arrest annually.
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Sep 12th 2017, 5:34 PM
'I remember seeing myself on the telly and thinking I looked terrible'
Michael Lyster wants people to know the symptoms of heart failure, which affects about 90,000 people in Ireland.
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Sep 12th 2017, 6:00 AM
'That is not the way a health service works': Harris extremely concerned if patients seeking help are turned away
A man suffered a heart attack after being turned away from St Columcille’s Hospital in Loughllinstown.
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Aug 29th 2017, 6:00 AM
Man suffers heart attack after being turned away from Dublin hospital
Sinn Féin TD John Brady said the man was turned away because he had no GP referral letter, despite complaining of chest pains.
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Aug 23rd 2017, 7:47 PM
'If you have a heart attack in Waterford, Wexford or Kilkenny you should be treated the same'
Waterford man Tom Power died in an ambulance en route to Cork University Hospital having suffered a heart attack.
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Jun 26th 2017, 6:05 AM
Cholesterol-lowering vaccine could be available in six years
The medication has shown promise in mice.
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Jun 20th 2017, 7:27 AM
World-first trial shows single injection could help patients recover after heart attacks
The breakthrough could lead to improved quality of life and life expectancy for patients.
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Apr 29th 2017, 6:30 AM
Carrie Fisher in intensive care after 'heart attack on flight'
Her brother Todd Fisher said she is receiving excellent care, but that he could not classify her condition.
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Dec 24th 2016, 9:22 AM
Carrie Fisher is in intensive care with her dog by her side after a heart attack on a flight
Mark Hamill is among the stars sending well wishes.
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Dec 24th 2016, 9:10 AM
Exercising hard when you're stressed makes you three times more likely to have a heart attack
Researchers say it’s okay to exercise to relieve stress, just don’t go overboard.
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Oct 11th 2016, 8:22 AM
Status Quo's Rick Parfitt in hospital after suspected heart attack
The guitarist’s condition has been described as serious.
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Jun 17th 2016, 12:52 PM
David Ginola rushed to hospital after suspected heart attack - reports
But the former Newcastle star seems to be in good spirits and has already been on social media to shed light on the situation.
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May 19th 2016, 7:33 PM
Gay Byrne thanks fans for well wishes following heart attack
“I’m feeling better and on the road to recovery.”
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Dec 30th 2015, 8:39 PM
Gay Byrne "recovering well" following heart attack
The 81-year-old presenter suffered the heart attack yesterday.
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Dec 29th 2015, 11:59 PM
9 burgers that should have never been allowed to happen
Stop this madness.
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Aug 27th 2015, 3:33 PM
Councillor dies of suspected heart attack while driving
His colleagues have expressed their shock at his passing.
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Aug 11th 2015, 11:15 PM
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