Stents And Statins

Question 1

Pros of statins

Answer 1

Decreases blood cholesterol
Slows down build up of fatty material in arteries
So blood can flow to hear muscle cells

Question 2

Cons of statins

Answer 2

Drug has to be taken regularly
Drugs will need to be taken long term
Side effects of taking the drug
Effects of drug will take time to happen

Question 3

Pros of stents

Answer 3

Blocked artery is held open
Blood can flow to heart muscle cells
Will remain in place for a long time
Rapid recovery time

Question 4

Cons of stents

Answer 4

Risk of infection from procedure
Risk of surgery eg heart attack
Risk of thrombosis or blood clot