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Counter Attack
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Cardiovascular disease, one of leading causes of death globally, is the subject of ‘Counter Attack’, directed by Tiernan Williams and produced by Maria O’Neill of Cluster Fox Films. It features Kildare-based musician Frankie Lane, who suffered a heart attack followed by a cardiac arrest, Frankie’s wife, Anita Lane and Cork-based paramedic, Pat McCarthy.
The documentary also features CÚRAM’s University of Galway-based researchers, including vascular surgeon Dr Niamh Hynes who focusses on the body’s largest artery – the aorta. Her research looks at predicting if, and when an aortic rupture will happen and, using AI and machine learning, how we can build computer models or ‘digital twins’ of aortas to understand the rupture process.
‘Counter Attack’ is the recipient of the 2024 Science on Screen commission from CÚRAM, Research Ireland Centre for Medical Devices and Ardán, which is an initiative of CÚRAM Education and Public Engagement programme.
This film is currently touring festivals – if you wish to host a screening, please email mary.deely@universityofgalway.ie
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