Cardiovascular disease Flashcards
cardio vascular disease
are diseases in the heart and blood vessels
True or False. Cardiovascular is non-communicable
True. They are not infectious
The coronary arteries branch out..
To the aorta and spread out into the heart muscle
True or false. The oxygen used in respiration is to provide energy for contraction
True
Are there layers of fatty material in the coronary heart diseases?
Yes
Were do the fatty material build up Inside?
Coronary artiers
What is the effect of this (Q5, Q6)
To reduce the flow of blood through the coronary arteries
What are the disadvantages (Q7)
lack of oxygen, Heart attack
True or false. Staints have been proven to reduce the risk of coronary heart diseases
True
What is a Stent?
A stent is a tube which can be inserted into the coronary artery to keep it open
An advantage of a stent
The blood can flow normally through the artery
True or false. Artificial hearts increase the risk of blood clotting
True
