That this House notes the urgent need to introduce a national population screening for structural heart diseases for adults over 65 years old; recognises the need to tackle challenges that structural heart diseases pose to older people and prioritise healthy ageing strategies; notes that the number of people affected by structural heart diseases is growing and by 2040 could reach 2.5 million people over 65; further notes that a national screening would strengthen the requirement for early detection alongside with NHS Health Check which helps to recognise the first indication of any heart conditions; further recognises the need to provide the best treatment available for patients of all age groups to ensure that patients are able to actively contribute to society; and calls on the Government to allocate available NHS funding into innovation for early, proactive and curative treatment for structural heart disease.
UK MP underlines the need to introduce national population screening for Structural Heart Disease
