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Every Second Counts: Inside Ireland’s Stroke Pathway from First Sign to Recovery
Seizing the Moment: Why Time Is Life in Stroke Care When a stroke hits, every second matters as brain cells begin to die from disrupted blood flow. In Ireland, stroke is not only a medical emergency but a race against time. About one in four people will experience a stroke in their lifetime, and the…
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Time Is Brain: Ireland’s Stroke Care Pathway that Saves Lives
The Countdown Begins: Why Time Matters in a Stroke When a stroke hits, every second counts. Blood flow to the brain is disrupted, and brain cells begin to die. In Ireland, about one in four people will experience a stroke in their lifetime, with roughly 7,500 cases annually and nearly 90,000 people living with its…
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The Race Against Time: Ireland’s Stroke Care Pathway at Tallaght TUH
Introduction: Every Second Counts in a Stroke Stroke is a sudden emergency that can devastate brain cells within minutes. In Ireland, about one in four people will experience a stroke in their lifetime, and thousands live with after-effects each year. Yet improvements in treatment mean more patients survive with less disability. A visit to Tallaght…