Learn About Stroke

If you wish to learn more about Stroke and how it affects both the stroke survivor, the person affected by Stroke or their family/friends, please have a look at our helpful pdf's listed below. If you wish to learn even more still have a read through the articles below which cover everything from What is a stroke? to Life after a Stroke.


We also have a Frequently Asked Questions section that will have some of the answers to some of the questions you might want to ask.

Alternatively if you wish to Contact Us about anything, please feel free to do so.

 

PdfIrish Heart Foundation's Guide for those affected by stroke and their carers .

 

Pdf The Irish Heart Foundation's Council for Stroke, National Clinical Guidelines and Recommendations for the Care of People with Stroke and Transient Ischaemic Attacks .

 

Pdf The Irish Society of Chartered Physiotherapists' new leaflet, Physiotherapy following a Stroke.

 

You can also click on any of the articles below to find out more about stroke. 

FAQ's on stroke
The Irish Heart Foundation has collected ten frequently asked questions on stroke with a brief answer for each. More
What is stroke?
What is stroke? One in five people will have a stroke at some time in their life. Most are over 65, but stroke can strike at any age.... More
Preventing a stroke
Preventing a stroke. Every year, more than 10,000 people in Ireland have a stroke. Stroke is the biggest cause of acquired disability and third biggest cause of death in this country... More
Having a stroke/stroke treatment
Having a stroke can be very traumatic for the patient and their family. In addition to immediate medical treatment, stroke can result in months and even years of rehabilitation. As soon as a stroke... More
Stroke Rehabilitation
Going home from hospital after a stroke can be hard for the patient and their carers. Most people have not fully recovered by the time they go home and will need more rehabilitation. Recovery vari... More
Atrial Fibrillation and You
June 6th-12th is World Heart Rhythm Week, read our booklet AF and You to find out more about atrial fibrillation - an irregular heart rhythm and a leading cause of stroke More
Warfarin Post Stroke
This is a factsheet from St. Vincent's Hospital is for patients on Warfarin post stroke. It outlines the benefits and risks of Warfarin if you have atrial fibrillation. More
Stroke and Communication
One third of stroke survivors are left with some form of communication difficulty or aphasia. More
Social Welfare Entitlements
Factsheet on the Social Welfare entitlements for those affected by stroke and their carers More
Smoking and Stroke
Smoking is a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease including stroke and heart attacks. Smokers are up to three times more likely to have a stroke than non-smokers. More
Driving after a Stroke
Returning to driving after a stroke is an important part of the recovery process. There are a number of organisations to contact to get you back on the road. More