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A verdict of misadventure has been returned at the inquest into the death of a woman who died just days after being initially misdiagnosed.

Did you know that you could learn how to save a life in just two hours? Some day that life could be a family member, friend, or neighbour.

“Take some simple steps to improve your health.” This is the call to action from local heart and stroke charity Croí, which has teamed up with the HSE in Mayo to launch the inaugural Mayo Healthy Living Month which takes place during May.

The Irish Heart Foundation has called on sports clubs around the country to become Heartsafe as a matter of urgency so they are ready to react quickly to cardiac arrest with lifesaving CPR skills and defibrillation. The latest plea follows the shocking collapse of Bolton footballer Fabrice Muamba with cardiac arrest during the FA Cup.

Work will begin immediately on a €3 million education, research and care centre for heart patients, their families and the general community in the west.

Every day in Ireland 14 people die of out-of-hospital cardiac arrest. Often it is the first aid skills of passers-by or people near to the scene that can mean life or death for these victims. If you were that person who was first on the scene of an emergency, would you know what to do?

Every day in Ireland hundreds of emergencies take place, including a staggering 14 deaths every single day from out-of-hospital cardiac arrest. Often it is the first aid skills of passers-by or people near to the scene that can mean life or death for these victims. If you were that person, who was first on the scene of an emergency, would you know what to do? 

Achill Island community is leading the way in the fight against heart disease by working with local heart charity Croí, in partnership with HSE West Mayo PCCC (Primary, Community & Continuing Care) by launching the inaugural Achill Healthy Heart Week from April 20 to April 24.

The jury at an inquest into the death of John Brennan (51) last year in a house fire at Wellington Square found that Mr Brennan died from acute cardiac failure and respiratory failure as a result of smoke inhalation.

World Heart Day will be held on September 27 this year, and to help celebrate the day, and help build awareness of the importance of a healthy heart, Athlone Regional Sports Centre has teamed up with the Advertiser and Precor Fitness to run the inaugural World Heart Day 5k Family Fun Run/Walk.