heart disease Flashcards
1
Q
what happens in coronary heart disease?
A
layers of fatty material build up blocking the coronary arteries, narrowing them
2
Q
what does coronary heart diseases reduce?
A
blood flow, resulting in a lack of oxygen for the heart so less respiration
3
Q
what keeps coronary arteries open?
A
stents
4
Q
what is the function of statins?
A
reduce blood cholesterol level which slows down the rate of fatty
material deposit
5
Q
Heart valves may become _____
A
Heart valves may become faulty
6
Q
what can faulty heart valves be reduced using?
A
biological or mechanical valves
7
Q
what can heart failure be treated using?
A
artificial hearts or a heart transplan
