B4.4 - Helping the Heart Flashcards

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1
Q

What does a stent do?

A

Opens up arteries with a balloon

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2
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What do Statins do?

A

Pill that lowers cholesterol

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3
Q

What can be inserted to replace leaky valves?

A

Animals / Artificial valves

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4
Q

Normal beats per minute of a adult (Rest)

A

70

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5
Q

What object can be used when a heart beat is irregular?

A

Pacemaker

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6
Q

What do artificial hearts do?

A

Keeps the patient alive whilst waiting for a heart transplant
Allows the heart to rest

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