B4 Heart

Question 1

Cons of statins

Answer 1

Has to be taken regularly
Need to be taken long term
Side effects
Effects will take time to happen

Question 2

Cons of stents

Answer 2

Risk of infection from procedure
Risk of complications in surgery e.g heart attack
Risk of thrombosis or blood clot

Question 3

Pros of stents

Answer 3

Rapid recovery time

Will work for a long time

Question 4

Pros of pacemakers

Answer 4

Long lasting

Relief is immediate after surgery

Question 5

Cons of pacemakers

Answer 5

Must avoid exposure to magnetic or electromagnetic fields

Doesn’t treat heart disease

Question 6

Pros of artificial valves

Answer 6

Improved circulation of O2 meaning:
More cell respiration
More energy released
Active life/ not so tired/ more physical activity

Question 7

Cons of artificial valves

Answer 7

Danger of surgery
Infection from surgery 
May need replacing
Clots may form and block blood vessels
Clots may cause heart attack/ strokes

Question 8

Pros of heart transplant

Answer 8

Treats several heart conditions

Increase life expectancy

Question 9

Cons of heart transplant

Answer 9

Risk of rejection

3 year waiting list for compatible donor

Question 10

Pros of artificial heart

Answer 10

Can help keep patient alive while waiting for transplant

Not rejected by body

Question 11

Cons of artificial heart

Answer 11

Not long lasting treatment
Surgery can lead to bleeding and infection
Blood thinners need to be taken, blood does not flow as easily and can lead to clots
Parts of heart can wear out or stop working