Coronary Heart Diseasw

Question 1

Stents and the pros and cons

Answer 1

Wire that goes into a vessel and inflates like a balloon. Opens the artery allowing blood to flow through. cons - possibility of infection, complications during surgery. Pros - fast recovery time, lower risk of heart attack

Question 2

How can a heart attack occur from chd

Answer 2

1. The coronary arteries may become blocked by a build-up of fatty material, caused by certain kinds of ‘bad’ cholesterol. As the fatty material increases, one or more coronary arteries narrow, and can become blocked.

2.If a blockage builds up, the amount of oxygen and glucose reaching the heart muscle is reduced. Therefore respiration cannot occur . a heart attack is the result if nothing is done about it..

Question 3

Statins and the pros and cons

Answer 3

Statins are drugs that help to lower cholesterol in the blood. Pros reduces bad cholesterol. Cons They need to be taken long-term. Cholesterol levels will rise again if a person stops taking them.

Question 4

Chd can result in

Answer 4

Low blood pressure and a higher chance of heart attack

Question 5

Chd is non communicable and isn’t Infectous. What is it caused by

Answer 5

Genetics, diet high in fat, lack of exercise