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**Research News ** Cardiac rehabilitation and secondary prevention of CVD: time to think about cardiovascular health rather than rehabilitation.

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NIPC delivers a range of education and training programmes for healthcare professionals in the areas of prevention and cardiovascular health promotion

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Shifting the framing from ‘rehabilitation’ to ‘cardiovascular health’

The aim of this paper is to consider the concept of supporting survivors to live well with CVD rather than ‘rehabilitating’ them and propose factors for consideration in reframing secondary prevention towards optimizing cardiovascular health. We discuss deeply-held potential considerations and challenges associated with the concept of supporting survivors achieve optimal cardiovascular health and live well with CVD rather than ‘rehabilitating’ them. Find out more here

INTERASPIRE Principle Results

INTERASPIRE, a groundbreaking international study, has revealed serious gaps in the implementation of guideline standards for secondary prevention and cardiac rehabilitation (CR) among patients with coronary heart disease (CHD). Conducted from 2020 to 2023, the study involved over 4,500 patients, principally admitted to hospital with an acute heart attack, across 14 countries and all 6 WHO regions, providing real world evidence on the urgent need for improved healthcare systems to deliver effective evidence based preventive care. Find out more here

INTERASPIRE – A Global Perspective of Lp(a) Levels

INTERASPIRE, a groundbreaking international study examining secondary prevention of coronary heart disease (CHD) has shed light on the prevalence and implications of elevated Lipoprotein(a) levels, also called Lp(a), among newly diagnosed CHD patients. Conducted between 2020 and 2023, the study Included over 4,500 participants across 14 countries spanning six WHO regions. Find out more here

Leadership in Prevention

The National Institute for Prevention and Cardiovascular Health (NIPC) is an independent medical research and education institute. The overarching goal of NIPC is to enhance the cardiovascular well-being of the Irish population through research, education, and communication of evidence-based health information. By doing so we also strive to position Ireland as an international leader in cardiovascular health. We work in strong partnership with the University of Galway and Croí, the Heart and Stroke Charity.

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Education and Training

The NIPC provides a portfolio of educational and training programmes in the prevention and control of heart disease, stroke, diabetes, obesity, and active lifestyles. This portfolio includes programmes designed specifically to meet workforce development needs and support continuous professional development right through to a range of formal postgraduate qualifications.

Demystifying the ECG

This course addresses the needs of primary care nurses and doctors, hospital-based nurses, private and public, paramedics and other allied health professionals who encounter ECG monitoring and traces. It aims to be as interactive as possible, with participants encouraged to bring along ECGs for discussion. The course assumes no knowledge of ECG and is an excellent foundation course in ECG and rhythm recognition.

Course content includes:

  • Ventricular arrhythmias such as ventricular tachycardiac
  • Atrial arrhythmias such as atrial fibrilation
  • Ischaemia and acute myocardial infarction
  • SVTs

Course Format:

  • Online Learning: (Approx. 4 hours) which can be carried out in your own time in the 2 weeks prior to the workshop.
  • Online Interactive workshop: A half day of real-time sessions.

 

    MSc Preventive Cardiology

    The scientific evidence for cardiovascular disease is compelling but translating this evidence into effective patient care is a challenge.

    This innovative programme in Preventive Cardiology is delivered in the NIPC Headquarters, the Croí Heart and Stroke Centre in Galway, and provides students with the knowledge and practice skills required to bridge this implementation gap and achieve the recommended lifestyle and therapeutic targets.

    It is currently the only postgradute progamme in Preventive Cardiology worldwide. The MSc and PG Dip programmes aims to equip students with knowledge and skills required to make meaningful contributions to the discipline of preventive cardiology. 

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    Bringing together Institutions, Healthcare Providers, and Industry in preventive action. In addition, the NIPC Alliance offers patients and members of the public a platform for information exchange and discovery with the aim of empowerment and self care. 

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