Heart Surgery Gone Wrong in Galway | Dublin News

A family reels from the sudden death of their 71-year-old matriarch, Bridget Conroy, who collapsed just four days after heart surgery at The Galway Clinic—surviving three cardiac arrests before passing at University Hospital Galway. The inquest revealed critical failures: a possible artery tear during surgery, no ultrasound to detect internal bleeding, and a clinic ill-equipped to handle emergencies. Dr. Pate admitted he’d have used the ultrasound if he could undo the mistake—and that this was the first time in 20 years he’d had to transfer a patient. The coroner ruled it a medical misadventure, honoring the family’s resilience through heartbreak. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/e14ab2b75bca36b5