cardiovascular disease Flashcards
what is cardiovascular disease
disease of the heart or blood vessels
what is coronary heart disease a disease of….
coronary arteries
what do the coronary arteries supply the heart with
blood
what does CHD do to coronary arteries
layers of fatty deposits build up
what does CHD do to the arterie
becomes narrow - reduces blood flow
what do stents do
keep coronary arteries open
what are stents
tubes put inside the arterie
what are the risks of stents
heart attack in surgery
infection in surgery
develop blood clot near stent
what do statins do
reduce cholesterol in the blood
too much cholesterol can cause
fatty deposits to form
what are the advantages of statins
reduce risk of strokes, CHD and heart attack
statins can prevent other diseases
what’s an advantage of stents
last a long time
what’s the disadvantage of statins
must be taken regularly
cause unwanted side affects
the affect of statins isn’t instant
