Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees

Wednesday, 16 June 2021

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health

Cardiovascular Health Policy: Discussion

Photo of Seán KyneSeán Kyne (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I hear of situations where HSE staff go to marts in rural Ireland to monitor the health of farmers by doing blood tests and so on. Does Mr. Johnson think there could be scope for the HSE to set up a stand at mass gatherings such as football, soccer or rugby matches to do quick blood pressure tests? It may not be as accurate after the match as it would be before it.

HE also mentioned echocardiograms. Would primary care centres be in a position to do them, subject to having the equipment, or is it a specialist requirement in hospitals?

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