Beaumont Hospital has an immediate requirement for the purchase of Computerised X-ray equipment for use in Cardiology and Radiology departments of the hospital. The current equipment at Beaumont is based on technology developed in the eighties. In simple terms, this equipment does not have the capability to provide the quality of information required with modern surgical intervention and treatment.

Interventional procedures are designed to reduce the need for open heart surgery on patients. Known as keyhole procedures, it is possible to perform a number of operations that previously required surgery. Keyhole procedures can be used to open blockages in blood vessels such as coronary arteries, or to remove abnormal vessels in areas such as the brain.

The main benefit from this technique is that it removes the need for large scale operations which consequently reduces the length of hospital stay, thus freeing up much needed hospital beds.

The Department of Health has pledged in excess of £750,000 to our appeal. We require a further £200,000 to achieve our target of £1.2million, and we are particularly calling on Irish business to support our appeal. If you wish to support this appeal you can make a donation, or if there is any other way you feel you can help then please email us at friends@bhf.ie.