Sami Khedira has also rubbished reports that he was considering a move this summer.

US media is reporting that the 70-year-old is in a stable condition.

The 44-year-old won 77 caps for his country and played seven times for the British and Irish Lions.

The former president of the Olympic Council of Ireland had been detained in Rio de Janeiro for the past four months.

Ireland’s assistant coach cautioned against putting a time-frame on the flanker’s return to the field.

The flanker suffered a blockage in a blood vessel in his brain before Ireland’s opening November international.

One in four children diagnosed with ‘Chernobyl Heart’ will die before the age of 6.

The number eight also had nothing but praise for Jordi Murphy and Rhys Ruddock as they come into Ireland camp.

The former vice president of the United States has had a long history of heart problems and had been on the transplant list for 20 months.

The 78-year-old emperor of Japan is to undergo heart in next week, according to national reports.

The Duke of Edinburgh is being treated for a blocked artery which had been causing him discomfort.

RTE broadcaster’s fans show their support after he has emergency heart bypass surgery.

Poor donation rates have contributed to seven out of ten organs harvested in Ireland being sent to other countries last year as they were incompatible with patients awaiting transplants here.

Waiting times for children suffering from heart conditions rise 37% at Our Lady’s Hospital in Crumlin.