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Written question asked by Andrew Hunter (Independent Conservative) on Monday, 18 October 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 2 November 2004. It was answered by Melanie Johnson (Labour) on Tuesday, 2 November 2004 on behalf of the Department of Health.


Dept of Health

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Health, if he will take measures to ensure that cardiothoracic surgeons and cardiologists maintain long-term follow-up with the recipients of Silzone heart valves.
Answer

Mr. Hunter: To ask the Secretary of State for Health if he will take measures to ensure that cardiothoracic surgeons and cardiologists maintain long-term follow- up with the recipients of Silzone heart valves. [193092] Miss Melanie Johnson: It is established clinical practice to maintain regular follow-up appointments with all patients receiving heart valve replacements, both in the short and long-term.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
426 c178W; 193092
Session
2003-04
Subjects
Heart diseases Medical equipment
Link
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