2: Medication Adherence

It's Cardiac Rehab!

In this episode of ‘It’s Cardiac Rehab!’ Anthony is joined by Jacqueline Walsh, Chief Pharmacist at St. Columcille’s Hospital, Loughlinstown, Co. Dublin who discusses the importance of taking medication as prescribed and what to do if you have any problems. Also joining them is Mick, who has taken part in the Cardiac Rehab Programme who tells us his story.
Useful websites:

Heart Medicines Booklet: http://surl.li/bfggv
Irish Heart Cardiac Rehab for All Information Patient Booklet - Irish Heart
Medication Adherence - YouTube

https://www.drinkaware.ie/tools-resources/drinks-calculator
‘It’s Cardiac Rehab!’ is a collaboration between Irish Association of Cardiac Rehabilitation, Irish Heart Foundation and Servier Laboratories Ireland. If you have been affected by anything discussed in this episode, for more information or if you have any concerns contact: your GP, the Irish Heart Foundation at IrishHeart.ie or the IHF nurse helpline on 01 668 5001
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