IRISH HEART DISEASE AWARENESS

Irish Heart Disease Awareness (IHDA) is a Dublin-based charity dedicated to reducing the toll of heart disease and stroke by making life-saving information widely accessible. Founded by entrepreneur David Bobbett, the organisation highlights the importance of early detection through the Coronary Artery Calcification (CAC) scan-a proven technology that reveals the true level of arterial disease and helps identify high-risk individuals who might otherwise be missed by conventional risk calculators.

IHDA's core activities include producing short, expert-led videos and a feature documentary, "Heart of the Matter," that explain how the CAC scan works and why it is now recommended by leading US cardiology guidelines for people at intermediate risk. The charity also provides a searchable tool for locating accredited scan centres across Ireland, enabling anyone to find a convenient testing location. Through regular newsletters, social-media outreach and community events, IHDA strives to empower the public with the knowledge needed to prevent heart attacks and strokes before they occur.