ORGANISATION - Coronary Heart Disease

Question 1

Coronary Heart Disease

Answer 1

Layers of fatty material build up inside the coronary arteries and narrow them. This reduces blood flow through the coronary arteries resulting in lack of oxygen for the heart

Question 2

Stents

Answer 2

Used to keep coronary arteries open.

Question 3

Statins

Answer 3

Used to reduce blood cholesterol levels and slow down the rate at which fatty material builds up