cardiovascular diseases Flashcards by Vanessa Barumire

Q

what is cardiovascular disease?

A

circulatory system stops functioning properly. diseases related to heart and blood vessels

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Q

name and explain one treatment

A

stents: widen narrowed blood vessel. allow blood to flow easier

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Q

name and explain one treatment

A

statin: medication or group of medications that lower the cholestrol levels in blood

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Q

what is the effect of smoking?

A

cigarette smoke weakens the artery lining.

fat substance build up and block the blood vessels
the artery narrows and less blood flows in artery.

complete blockage is caused RBC clot together=some break off and clot different parts of body= cause more damage

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