Cardiac Screening
Heart disease and stroke accounts for 36% of all deaths in Ireland annually and is a major cause of disability
People will experience no symptoms as it develops and it is usually quite advanced before a person will feel unwell
80% of Heart Disease is preventable by controlling blood pressure and cholesterol and smoking
Blood pressure monitoring
There is strong evidence to support the fact that maintaining a healthy blood pressure significantly reduces the risk of a heart attack or stroke
We can offer on the spot measurement of blood pressure
The gold standard measurement for blood pressure is a 24 hour monitor. This is a device that is worn for 24 hours as a person goes about their daily life. It will provide a healthcare professional with detailed data of changes in a person’s blood pressure over a normal day
Cholesterol Screening
High cholesterol is a common problem and one that is easily corrected through lifestyle modification or failing this medical treatment
It is recommended that all males over the age of 35 and females over the age of 45 have annual fasting checks of their cholesterol
ECG
An electrocardiogram is a depiction of electrical activity in the heart. It can reveal signs of heart diease including abnormal heart rhythms, heart failure and silent heart attacks
Smoking Cessation
We are always delighted to discuss stopping smoking. We are aware that quitting is not easy and are willing to provide smokers with the support that they need to stop smoking in a non judgemental manner
Heart Check
We offer 3 monthly check ups of cardiac health to anyone who has already had a heart attack or angina
Our experienced staff will do regular blood tests and blood pressure checks along with an assessment of lifestyle
For more information visit the croi website www.croi.ie