NHS Faces Unprecedented Decline in Cardiovascular Care

A government-commissioned report reveals rising mortality rates and increased waiting times for heart disease treatment.

Report by Lord Ara Darzi highlights failures in basic NHS care and increased A&E waiting times for children.
Mortality rates from heart disease have risen for the first time since the 1970s, reversing decades of progress.
The average waiting time for critical heart attack interventions has increased by 28% since 2013.
Significant disparities in care quality exist, with patients in some areas waiting much longer for treatment.
The findings will shape a 10-year plan to reform the NHS, aiming to address these critical issues.