b7 Flashcards
what is coronary heart disease
layers of fatty material that build up in the coronary arteries narrowing them
stops oxygen rom getting to the heart
what is a stent
a device inserted into a blocked artery to keep it open
allows more blood and oxygen to the heart
what is a faulty heart valve
heart valve that doesn’t open properly or leaks
what is a statins
drugs that reduce blood cholesterol levels
slows rat of fatty material deposit
how can a faulty heart valve be treated
replace with a mechanical or biological valve
when do heart transplants take place
in cases of heart failure
define health
state of physical and mental wellbeing
what are artificial hearts used for
keeping patients alive whilst waiting for a transplant
what factor can affect health
disease
diet
stress
exercise
life situations
what is a risk factor
aspect of lifestyle or substance in the body that can increase the risks of developing diseases
give 4 risk factors
poor diet
smoking
alcohol
lack of exercise
what is cancer
a result of changes in cell that lead to uncontrolled growth and cell division by mitosis
what are malignant tumors
cancerous tumor’s that can spread to neighboring tissues and other parts of the body
what are benign tumors
non-cancerous tumors that don’t spread in the body
what 2 types of risk factor affect the development of cancers
lifestyle and genetic risk factors
what is a carcinogen
a substance that can cause cancers to develop
