BBC News - Patients could be diagnosed and treated for heart disease sooner as more tests now need to be carried out within an eight week waiting time target. Cardiovascular (heart and circulatory) disease is the biggest killer in Wales, with more than 9,000 deaths each year. Currently, only those waiting for stress tests and an echocardiogram have to be seen within eight weeks. But a review found those needing other tests such as blood pressure monitoring need to be seen and treated sooner. There are about 375,000 people living with the condition in Wales - 4% of the population - according to the Welsh Government's Annual Statement of Progress on Heart Disease report...>>>
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