Written answers

Thursday, 14 February 2013

Photo of Maureen O'SullivanMaureen O'Sullivan (Dublin Central, Independent)
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To ask the Minister for Health if he recognises the condition X Microvascular Dysfunction as a Cardiac Syndrome; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that in the US they have developed a new machine to diagnose the condition more effectively; the reason that some people with this debilitating condition cannot receive a statement from their cardiologists that they are unfit for work which affects their social welfare entitlements; if his Department will formulate public awareness programmes to raise awareness of this condition here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7633/13]

Photo of James ReillyJames Reilly (Dublin North, Fine Gael)
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Microvascular dysfunction is sometimes referred to as microvascular angina or cardiac syndrome X is recognised as a cardiac syndrome. This rare syndrome is difficult to diagnose and is a diagnosis of exclusion, meaning that diagnosis is reached by a process of elimination. The tests for the syndrome are the same tests carried out for coronary heart disease. Outside of research procedures, I am not aware of a new machine that is in use for treatment of the syndrome. As the carrying out of Public Awareness Campaigns is the responsibility of the HSE, I will bring this matter to their attention.

I cannot comment here on clinical related decisions by medical consultants concerned with specific cases.

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