§ Mr. MackinlayTo ask the Secretary of State for Health how many deaths due to hypertrophic cardiomyopathy were recorded over the past 10 years; and if she will break down the figures by age group.
§ Mr. SackvilleA table showing the number of deaths for which hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy—D*425.1—was stated as the cause will be placed in the Library, as will a table showing the number of deaths for which other primary cardiomyopathies—ICD*425.4— were stated as the cause. Some of the latter include cases of hypertrophic non-obstructive cardiomyopathy, but it is not possible to make a count of such cases without disproportionate cost.
§ Mr. MackinlayTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what research has been done, and what findings have been made, about the causes of the fatal hypertrophic cardiomyopathy condition and which groups are vulnerable; and if she will make a statement.
§ Mr. SackvilleIt is believed that the majority of patients with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy have an inherited disorder. Therefore the families of those with the disorder are at risk of having the disease.