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Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 20 February 2018

Tuesday, 20 February 2018

Ceisteanna (301)

Declan Breathnach

Ceist:

301. Deputy Declan Breathnach asked the Minister for Health his plans to make the coronary artery calcium score test available as part of routine diagnostics for cardiac event risk; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that 70% of cardiac events are caused by plaque rupture which could be diagnosed early using this simple testing procedure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8145/18]

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As this is a service matter, it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.

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