REGIONAL health managers and medics, along with patient advocates, gathered to launch a programme aimed at preventing deaths from blood clots, named after Eve Cleary, the young Limerick woman who passed away from the condition in July 2019.
Sandra Broderick, HSE Mid West Regional Executive Officer, was joined by Eve’s mother Melanie Cleary, along with colleagues and patient advocates for the launch.
Ms Cleary was honoured recently as Thrombosis Ireland’s 2024 National VTE (venous thrombosis) Champion for her advocacy following the tragic death of 21-year-old Eve within hours of her discharge from University Hospital Limerick in July 2019.
Eve passed after developing clots in her lung and the hospital has since committed to honouring her memory through a rolling audit programme to ensure best practice in preventing, diagnosing, and managing VTE.
“I am so proud to see Limerick shining a light on thrombosis for World Thrombosis Day 2024,” said Ms Cleary.
“Education and awareness is sometimes half the battle in the fight against thrombosis, which we know all too well can become life-changing or fatal.
“In Ireland every year there are 4,000 thrombosis-related deaths. It is estimated nearly half of these deaths are preventable. Through the new Eve’s Protocols, we hope to continue to raise awareness of thrombosis to reduce the risks associated with thrombosis and saves lives.”
Around one in 12 people will develop a blood clot over the course of their lives, while it is estimated that one in four will die from causes related to blood clots.
To learn more, visit the HSE website.
