heart disease Flashcards
1
Q
what happens in coronary heart disease?
A
Layers of fatty material buildup blocking the coronary arteries, narrowing them. This reduces blood flow, resulting in a lack of oxygen for the heart so less respiration
2
Q
What do stents do?
A
Keep coronary arteries open
3
Q
What do statins do?
A
Reduce blood cholesterol level which slows down the rate of fatty material deposit
4
Q
what can faulty heart valves be replaced by?
A
Biological or mechanical valves
5
Q
what can heart failure be treated using?
A
Artificial hearts or a heart transplant
