!! 4.2.2.3, Blood + 4.2.2.4, Coronary heart disease Flashcards
1
Q
what is blood
A
a tissue consisting of plasma, in which the red blood cells, white blood cells and platelets are suspended
2
Q
what happens when someone has coronary heart disease
A
layers of fatty material build up inside the coronary arteries, narrowing them
this reduces the flow of blood through the coronary arteries
resulting in a lack of oxygen to the heart muscle
3
Q
2 treatments for someone who has coronary heart disease
A
stents
statins
4
Q
what are stents
A
5
Q
what are statins widely used for
A
to reduce blood cholesterol levels
which slows down the rate of fatty material deposit
