PERIPHERAL ARTERIAL DISEASE

Early day motion 1275, tabled 17 April 2007 by Ian Gibson (Labour). Signed by 65 members.

That this House recognises that Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD) is an important and common condition, which is currently under-diagnosed and under-treated in the UK; welcomes the efforts of the Target PAD group to raise public and political awareness of the disease, which affects more than 2.7 million people in the UK; is concerned that people with PAD are six times more likely to suffer a heart attack or stroke than those without the condition; believes that there is an urgent need to ensure better identification and treatment of people with PAD to reduce the burden of cardiovascular disease and help meet Government targets; and urges those involved in the review of the General Medical Services contract to ensure that PAD is recognised in the 2008 Quality and Outcomes Framework.

Signatures by party: Labour 37, Liberal Democrat 14, Conservative 6, DUP 5, Social Democratic and Labour Party 2, Independent 1.