Nurse sues HSE claiming row over password left her with 'broken heart syndrome'

The 68-year-old woman from Portlaoise is also claiming she was allegedly forced to retire early nine months after the alleged incident

The HSE has denied all claims and contends there was a request to access the computer system and when it was not given the HSE officer withdrew. File picture

A nurse who has claimed she ended up with “broken heart syndrome” after an alleged row over a password at work has sued the HSE in the High Court.

Anna McCann claimed she developed the condition, Takotsubo cardiomyopathy which is known as ”broken heart syndrome” and was in hospital for a week.