A quick screening to prevent an extremely close call

Posted in : HR Matters on 21 December 2015 Issues covered:

CASE STUDY: Healthcare Screening Ireland - Workplace Health

Bill, a 54 year old gentleman, had health screening done at work with Healthcare Screening Ireland. His ECG showed some significant changes in health, and when asked questions by the nurse he had some symptoms which were worrying but he had ignored them, thinking they would “go away”. Following review of his data by our cardiologist, Bill was ordered to undergo an urgent Echocardiogram (Ultra sound of the Heart). Two days later he had 3 stents inserted, with one artery being 67% blocked! 2 weeks later he was back at work and has been discharged from our cardiologist.

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