“I never realised the gravity of it” – Paul Boyle
How we helped hurling star Paul Boyle tackle his heart rhythm problem
Why we should all be checking our pulses (and how to do it properly)
About five years ago, the Arrhythmia Alliance carried out an interesting campaign in South Carolina,…
What is a pacemaker ID card?
Having a pacemaker? You’ll need an identification card. But what exactly is it?
How to calculate your maximum heart rate
A reader asks: can a simple formula reveal your “max HR”? Here’s Jonathan’s answer…
‘My gym say our max heart rate is 220bpm minus our age — is this true?’
“I have recently bought a heart rate monitor chest strap to wear at the gym as they are encouraging us to stay in certain parameters of our ‘max HR’ for certain durations during our workouts. My question, they calculate our max HR by using 220bpm and taking away our age, so max HR for a […]
What are the classic signs of atrial fibrillation?
A rugby legend’s experience offers some helpful answers. “Like a galloping horse with six legs.”
Driving in Ireland when you have a pacemaker
What are the rules around driving with a pacemaker? This blog explores some of the…
How do you test for a heart rhythm problem?
Ever felt confused by the different tests for arrhythmias? Here’s a brief guide to 5…
JUST IN: new “pulsed energy” treatment for atrial fibrillation
Cutting-edge pulsed field ablation technology is about to arrive in our clinics in Dublin Unless…
5 key ways to look after your new pacemaker
If you’re completely new to the world of pacemakers, you may be finding the whole concept slightly daunting. We all have a basic sense of what heart pacemakers can do, obviously. But how exactly does life change once you’ve had one implanted? And what do you need to do to look after it? Here are […]