
Why we should all be checking our pulses (and how to do it properly)
Checking your pulse regularly may be more important than you thought.
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Why we should all be checking our pulses (and how to do it properly)
Checking your pulse regularly may be more important than you thought.

If you’ve got a pacemaker, you’ll also need an identification card. Learn more.

How to calculate your maximum heart rate
One reader asks if you can use a formula to find your max HR. Read Dr. Lyne’s response.

‘My gym say our max heart rate is 220bpm minus our age — is this true?’
Can you really find your max heart rate by age with a formula? Read more to learn how to accurately find your maximum HR.

What are the classic signs of atrial fibrillation?
One rugby legend knows just what atrial fibrillation feels like. Read about his experience with the signs and symptoms of afib – so you know what to look out for.

Driving in Ireland when you have a pacemaker
Did you know you can’t drive yourself home after a pacemaker fitting? Learn the rules for driving with a pacemaker in Ireland.

How do you test for a heart rhythm problem?
Check out this guide to 5 essential tests that check for heart rhythm problems.

JUST IN: new “pulsed energy” treatment for atrial fibrillation
Cutting-edge pulsed field ablation technology is arriving to Dublin. Learn how pulsed energy treatment could be the right treatment for you.

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 are the main types of arrhythmias?
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Why is high blood pressure a problem?
Blood pressure (BP) is the force your heart uses to pump blood around the body.…

What’s so Special about…Catheter Ablation?
If you or a loved one suffer from a heart condition called atrial fibrillation (AF),…