Non-Communicable Disease Flashcards
Which treatment for coronary heart disease does this describe? Wire mesh tubes that are placed in arteries.
Stents
What is coronary heart disease?
When the arteries that supply the heart get blocked.
What is a statin?
A drug that reduces the cholesterol in the blood.
Explain how a stent works
keeps artery open, so more blood can flow through
Choose the factor that is NOT a risk factor for heart disease.
The hardness of tap water.
Replacement heart valves can be artificial or they can be taken from humans and other animals. Why are heart valves so important?
They stop blood flowing in the wrong direction.
What is a risk factor?
It is something that is linked to an increased chance of developing a disease.
What is a big risk factor for Cardiovascular disease?
Obesity
What effect(s) do fatty deposits in the blood vessels have?
They narrow the blood vessels increasing the risk of blot clots which can cause heart attacks and/or strokes.
What is a correlation?
A link between two things.
What does smoking lead to in blood vessels?
Build up of fatty deposits
What is a non-communicable disease?
A disease that is not passed on by catching a microbe.
Which option is an advantage of an artificial heart?
It won’t be rejected by the body.
How is obesity measured?
BMI and ‘Waist to Hip Ratio”
How is BMI calculated?
BMI = weight / (height)2
