Cardiovascular Disease Flashcards
(11 cards)
What do Stents do?
Keep arteries open
What is Coronary heart disease?
When Coronary arteries are blocked by fatty material building up
What is the result of fatty material build up?
Arteries becoming narrowed restricting blood flow-lack of oxygen-heart attacks
What are stents?
Tubes put in arteries
What are risks of stents?
Heart attacks during operations, Infections
What do Statins do?
Reduce cholesterol in blood
What are statins?
Drugs
What is cholesterol?
An essential lipid
What is the consequence of cholesterol?
Too much of it can lead to health problems, and fatty deposits leading to coronary heart disease
What are downsides of Statins?
They’re long term drugs that MUST be taken regularly , can cause negative side effects and lead to organ failure. kidney/liver
What are advantages of Statins?
Can reduce strokes, heart attacks and can increase good cholesterol and prevent other disease
