Coronary Heart Disease Flashcards by Emma Unknown | Brainscape

Q

What is it?

A

Build up of fatty substances in the coronary arteries

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Q

What is the effect?

A

Oxygenated blood cannot get to the cardiac muscle

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Q

Treatment

A

Statins and stents

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Q

What are stents?

A

Insert into blocked artery to open it up

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