CHD Flashcards
What is the cause of coronary heart disease
The build up of fatty material which narrows the arteries
What are the 2 main treatments for CHD
Stents and statins
What substance alters the balance of cholesterol
Statins
What are the risks of heart surgery
Lead to infection, develop thrombosis (blood clot) and lead to a heart attack
What are the 2 types of cholesterol called
Low density lipid (LDL
High density lipid (HDL)
What is cholesterol
Cholesterol is a fatty substance found in the blood that is essential for building cells and producing hormones
What are the risks of medicine
Headaches
Kidney failure
What treatmemts can replace faulty ones
Mechanical valves
Biological valves (pigs)
Under what condition would you consider a heart transplant
Heart failure caused by a damaged heart system
Risk factors for CHD
lack of physical sctivity
High blood pressure
Overweight and obesity
Diet
Alcohol
Smoking
Why would lack of physical activity increase the risk kf CHD
Risk factor for coronary heart disease is the build up of fatty diposits
What are the coronary arteries
Arteries that supply oxygen to the heart muscles by circulating blood
Explain the process of CHD
plaque that contains cholesterol build up narrow to the arteries which causes the heart to recieve less blood and nutrition
What is a blood clot
collection of blood cells and other substances that come together to stop bleeding
Symptoms kf CHD
Chest pains
Feeling of pressure
Shortness of breath
Nausea
What are stents
Stents: Stents are small, tube-like devices inserted into blood vessels or other ducts to keep them open and improve blood flow or prevent blockages.
What are statins
Medicine used to lower cholesterol levels in the blood, helping to reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke.
