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Written question asked by Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party) on Tuesday, 25 May 2021, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 27 May 2021. It was answered by Jo Churchill (Conservative) on Thursday, 3 June 2021 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.


Heart Diseases: Older People

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to make heart murmur tests available to people aged over 65 to ensure early detection and diagnosis.

Answer

There are no age restrictions for National Health Service tests to detect and diagnose heart murmurs.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
7177
Session
2021-22
Subjects
Heart diseases Older people Testing
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk