B7 quick questions Flashcards

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what is coronary heart disease

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layer of fatty material that builds up inside the coronary arteries narowing them, results in a lack of oxygen for the heart

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what is a stent

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device inserted into a blocked arterie to keep it open allowing more blood and oxygen to the heart

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what are statins

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drugs that reduce the blood cholesterol levels slowing the rate of fatty material deposit

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what is a faulty heart valve

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valve that doesnt open properly or leaks

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how can a faulty heart valve be treated

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replace with a boilogical or mechanical valve

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when do heart transplants take place

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in cases of heart failure

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what are artificial hearts used for

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keep patients alive whilst waiting for a transplant heart, ot to aloow the heart rest and recovery

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what factors can affect health

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disease, diet, stress, life situations, excersize

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wjhat is a risk factor

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aspect of lifestyle or substance in the body hat can increase the risk oof a disease developing

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give five risk factors

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diet, smoking, carcinogens, excersize, alcohol

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what iscancer

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a reuslt of changes in cells that lead to uncontrlled growth and cell division by mitosis

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what are two risk factors that affect the development of cancers

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lifestyle and genetic factors

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