Heart disease Flashcards
1
Q
What happens during coronary heart disease?
A
Layers of fatty material build up blocking the coronary arteries, narrowing them. This reduces blood flow, resulting in less 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 may heart valves do?
A
They may become faulty
5
Q
How can faulty heart valves be replaced?
A
Using biological or mechanical valves
6
Q
How can heart failure be treated?
A
Using artificial hearts or a heart transplant
