
Irish Association of Heart Failure Nurses
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Irish Association of Heart Failure Nurses
@IAHFNurses
This is a professional association of Irish Heart Failure Nurses affiliated with @INCAnursing. We are dedicated to improving all aspects of care for #HF patient


#ACNAP webinar: Amyloidosis: presentation, treatments, and the role of Nurses and Allied Professionals. Learn from top experts about early diagnosis, management, and multidisciplinary care. 30 March 2026 🎙️ Host: @cathy_donegal 🗣️ Speakers: @2tbueser & Dr Giblin Register for free 👉esc365.escardio.org/event/2486







RIP Michael Lyster ❤️ Loved this 2018 RTÉ Tribute to him on his final day hosting The Sunday Game. He fronted the panel so well for 35 years. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.














Thank you @ArleneHarris11 @irishexaminer for highlighting the plight of our patients waiting for #organtransplant #organdonationsaveslives @MaterTransplant @Irishheart_ie @IAHFNurses irishexaminer.com/lifestyle/heal…

For #AdvancedPracticeWeek we continue to celebrate the exceptional contribution of ANPs and AMPs to the health and wellbeing of patients and service users Táimid ag tnúth na ceiliúradh ar fud an réigiún I mBaile Atha Cliath agus I lar na tire, go raibh mhíle maith agaibh go léir


🚨 It’s here! The 2025 Review of #HeartFailure Nurse Services in Scotland is LIVE 🎉Celebrating 20 years of #SHFNF & the incredible impact of heart failure nurses across Scotland 🏴 shfnf.co.uk/2025review/ #HeartFailure #NursingLeadership #NHSScotland

What a fantastic service to patients. Should be a national service




"I never knew research was a possibility for a nurse" @NormaCaples shares her excitement at getting to share her research at #HeartFailure2025 She also gives top practical tips for nurses to be able to attend @escardio conferences #HFAmotions #SoMe

My turn to interview @RosalynnAustin to reflect on key takeaways from #HeartFailure2025 through the lens of nursing From innovative care models to nurse-led research, this year’s congress offered so much for #cardiovascular nurses & allied professionals to take away. 💻If you're keen to dive deeper, head over to #ESC365 to browse through nursing abstracts & see the breadth of current CV nursing research: 🔗 ESC 365 HFA 2025 Abstracts lnkd.in/ehHm-cwk 🚨 Don’t forget registration is still open for #ACNAP2025 It's an unmissable event for learning, connecting & growing in your practice 🔗 Register for #ACNAP2025 lnkd.in/eXZPuQAd 🌱 And if you’re looking to develop your research, writing or presentation skills, consider joining the ACNAP Mentorship Programme, a fantastic opportunity for early-career professionals or those looking to step into the research space 🔗 #ACNAP Mentorship Programme Info lnkd.in/eXpu8qXy @HFA_President @escardio @ACNAPPresident @INCAnursing @martha_kyriakou @IAHFNurses @michelabarisone @bancccouncil @Markgreen433

📽️ Watch this interview with @EmerBurke8 on the PAIR-HF study, highlighting gaps in advanced care planning & palliative care referrals across #heartfailure services in Ireland 🔍 Retrospective data from 4 Irish hospitals show 47% of patients with HF had an ACP discussion prior to death 🧠 Important insights into how & when we integrate palliative care in HF pathways 📄 Read the abstract: esc365.escardio.org/presentation/3… #HeartFailure2025 #PalliativeCare #acpc @INCAnursing @IAHFNurses

🏆 We are delighted to receive the Most Effective Voice of the Year Award for 2024 at the @worldheartfed World Heart Awards at the World Heart Summit in Geneva 🇨🇭 We accept this award on behalf of the cardiovascular patient organisation and patient advocate community we represent - currently 142 patient organisations across 44 countries - who are united in their commitment to highlight and address the needs of those living with or affected by heart disease. The citation commends Global Heart Hub on setting a new standard for patient-led advocacy in cardiovascular health. The award was presented to GHH's founder and Executive Director, Neil Johnson, at the World Heart Summit Gala Dinner in Geneva this evening. Thank you to our global network, our partners, colleagues and all those with lived experience who are united with us in pursuing the best possible care and outcomes and who bravely share their stories for the benefit of others. This award recognises all of you. ❤️🌍 #MostEffectiveVoice #PatientLed #CardiovascularHealthAward #CVD

And the winner of the #ACNAP investigator award is... 🏆Stephanie Kirkland from the UK @nhsuhcw was the winner with Solim Lee and Majella Coughlan as worthy runner ups. @drmichaelkuehl #HeartFailure2025 #SoMe #Nurses #Research


Another nurse poster Emer Burke 🇮🇪 Integration of palliative care in #HF n=164 ⭐Most received advance care planning ⭐80% were referred to palliative care Place of death was not often discussed. More research is needed! #HeartFailure2025 #SoMe #Nurse #Research