Report examining heart failure launched by Croi in the city

Galway Bay fm newsroom – Four key policy priorities have been outlined in a report examining heart failure, published by Galway-city based heart and stroke charity Croí.
The study was launched at the Croí Heart and Stroke Centre at Moyola Lane in Newcastle.
Around 90 thousand people live with heart failure in Ireland and the condition is estimated to carry a direct healthcare cost of 660 million euro each year.
The report finds that effective treatment is possible with the introduction of key policies.
These include making heart failure a national priority, as the condition is the leading cause of hospitalisations in Ireland.
Another recommends the importance of speedy diagnosis and treatment as well as consistent and co-ordinated patient care.
The report also highlighted the need to increase awareness and understanding of heart failure.
Speaking at the launch, Minister Sean Kyne said heart failure has been the forgotten condition in health policy in Ireland, despite its impact on patients’ lives and the economy.