Non-Communicable Diseases - Heart Disease and Treatments

Question 1

give an example of a heart disease

Answer 1

coronary heart disease, it is non communicable

Question 2

what does coronary heart disease do

Answer 2

it builds up layers of fatty material inside the coronary arteries, narrowing them
this reduces the flow of blood
giving a lack of oxygen to the heart

Question 3

how do we treat coronary heart disease

Answer 3

stents are used to keep the coronary arteries open

statins are widely used to reduce blood cholesterol levels, slowing down the rate the fatty material deposits

Question 4

what may happen to heart valves

Answer 4

in some people heart valves may become faulty, preventing the value from opening fully. Faulty heart valves can be replaced using biological or mechanical valves

Question 5

what is done in the case of heart failure

Answer 5

a donor heart can be transplanted. artificial hearts can be used temporarily to keep the patient alive until a transplant is available