Coronary Heart disease Flashcards
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What does coronary heart disease affect
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Coronary Arteries
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Risk Factors
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- High fat diet
- High salt diet
- High blood pressure
- High blood cholesterol
- Smoking
- Genetic factors
- Lack of exercise
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Treatments for coronary heart disease
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- Statins
- Angioplasty
- Change of lifestyle
4
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What does CHD do
A
Creates atheromas (fatty deposits) in the arteries around the body
5
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What problems do atheromas cause
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Blocks arteries, leading to heart attack
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