heart disease Flashcards
1
Q
how are heart diseases formed and what does it lead to
4 strands
A
increase of fatty material in the lumen
making it narrower
less blood can flow
making less oxygen and glucose to the heart
2
Q
name 3 types of treatment for heart diseases
A
stents
statins
heart valves
3
Q
two benfits of stents
A
surgery quick
last a long time
4
Q
two cons of stents
A
surgery has risks - infections and heart failure
blood clots
5
Q
two benifits of statins
A
reduce the amount of bad cholestrol
reduce risk of strokes and heart attacks
6
Q
two cons of statins
A
taken regulary
side effects
7
Q
two types of valves
A
biological
mechanical
8
Q
two cons of valves (bio/mechanical)
A
surgery
blood clots
9
Q
what do faulty heart valves cause
A
not enough blood
blood passes baackwards
10
Q
treatment for heart valves 2
A
artifical
biological from human
