Coronary Heart Disease ( Cardiovascular Disease) Flashcards
1
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Coronary Heart Disease
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Build up of fatty material on the lining of the blood vessels
If the blood flow through is reduced the supply of oxygen to the heart is reduced
2
Q
Symptoms
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Pain
Pectoral Pain
3
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Risk Factors
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Smoking/ tobacco
Over eating
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Prevention
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Exercise
Don’t smoke or Tobacco
Healthy Diet
5
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Treated
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Stent: mental health that is a mental mesh placed in the artery
A tiny ballon is inflated to open the blood vessels
