Problems With The Heart

Question 1

Replacement Heart Valves

Answer 1

If valves become leaky or stiff they don’t control flow of blood so heart is less efficient

Question 2

Mechanical valves

Answer 2

*Made of titanium
*Very durable, last longer
*Patient needs blood thinners rest of life

Question 3

Biological Valves

Answer 3

*Pig tissues
*Needs replacing more often
*More ethical issues using animal tissue

Question 4

Coronary Heart Disease

Answer 4

Affects coronary arteries which supply heart with glucose and oxygen required for respiration

Question 5

What are statins

Answer 5

Medication which decreases cholesterol
Reduces risks of stroke and heart attacks
Side effects

Question 6

What is a stent?

Answer 6

Expandable tube which is inserted into artery, holding the blood vessel open to allow constant blood flow

Question 7

What is a pacemaker

Answer 7

Group of cells that maintain rhythm of heartbeat
If it stops working heart beats too slow and not enough oxygen is supplied to cells

Question 8

Artificial pacemakers

Answer 8

Sends electrical signals to heart