coronary heart disease` Flashcards
1
Q
what is coronary heart disease
A
coronary arteries that supply blood get blocked by layers fo fatty material
-makes blood flow restricted –heart attack
2
Q
what are stents
A
keep arteries open
- long term, recovery is quick
- risk of infection
- risk of developing a blood clot
3
Q
what are statins
A
reduce cholesterol in the blood
-slows down the rate of fatty deposits forming
4
Q
statins advantages
A
- reduce risks of strokes, heart attacks
- increase beneficial cholesterol
- prevent other diseases
5
Q
statins disadvantages
A
- someone could forget to take them
- side affects -headaches, kidney failure, mom loss
- takes time to kick in
6
Q
artificial heart advantages
A
-wont be rejected, not recognised as forgein
7
Q
artificial heart disadvantages
A
- surgery–bleeding and infection
- dont work as well
- blood thinning drugs–bad for bleeding
