Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 8 May 2018
335. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Health the way in which the national review of specialist cardiac services will impact upon a review of the national cardiovascular policy 2010-2019 in view of the short timeframe; if there will be a review of the policy with a view to producing a new one; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19965/18]
View answer"Changing Cardiovascular Health" has made significant progress for patients with cardiac and stroke disease and continues to provide the policy framework up to the end of 2019. In parallel with the National Review of Specialist Cardiac Services, which has a wide-ranging scope and will report in 2019, the HSE has commenced work on a costed five-year strategy for stroke in the key areas of prevention, acute care, rehabilitation and restoration to health. This process is well underway and is anticipated to be finalised later in 2018.
