Irish patients face greater risk of post-stroke death than other Europeans, study warns

IRISH stroke sufferers are more likely to die within six months of their stroke than most of their European counterparts, new research shows.

The study reveals Ireland has one of the worst outcomes for stroke patients among 11 countries in Europe and also in Canada.

The Irish Heart Foundation (IHF) claimed the statistics highlighted the lack of dedicated stroke care facilities in Ireland and its impact on mortality and dependency following stroke.