20,000 people on waiting list for cardiac treatment, new figures show

STV News spoke to one woman who suffered a major heart attack after spending months on a waiting list.

Is Scotland facing a cardiac crisis?

Charities say new figures released today show 20,000 people are waiting for a first appointment with a specialist, and demand is rising

As winter pressures begin to bite, the Health Secretary told STV News extra funding is helping to bring waiting lists down.

STV News has been speaking to one woman who suffered a major heart attack after spending months on a waiting list.

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Last updated Nov 11th, 2025 at 19:35

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