Treatment of CVD Flashcards
1
Q
How do antihyperintensive drugs treat CVD?
A
- Reduce high blood pressure so there is less chance of damage to the walls of the arteries
- This reduces risk of atheromas forming and blood clots developing
2
Q
What are the benefits of antihypertensive drugs?
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- Can be given in combination to reduce blood pressure as most antihypertensive drugs work in different ways
- Blood pressure can be monitored at home so patient can see if drugs are working
3
Q
What are the risks of antihypertensive drugs?
A
- Palpitations, abnormal heart rhythms and fainting can be caused by blood pressure becoming too low
- Can cause allergic reactions and depression
4
Q
How do statins treat CVD?
A
- Reduce blood cholesterol in humans by reducing amount of LDL cholesterol produced inside the liver.
- Lower blood cholesterol reduces atheroma formation
5
Q
What are the benefits of statins?
A
- Reduce the risk of developing CVD
6
Q
What are the risks of statins?
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- Cause muscle and joint pain, digestive problems and increased risk of diabetes
7
Q
How do anticoagulants treat CVD?
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- Reduce blood clotting
- Blood clots less likely to form at sites of damage in artery walls
- Less chance of a blood vessel being blocked by a clot
8
Q
What are the benefits of anticoagulants?
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- Can be used to treat those who already have blood clots or CVD
- Prevent any existing clots growing
- Prevent formation of new blood clots
9
Q
What are the negatives/risks of anticoagulants?
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- Cannot get rid of existing blood clots
- Reduction in blood clotting can cause excessive bleeding (fainting or death)
- Can cause allergic reactions, osteoporosis and swelling of tissues
10
Q
How do Platelet Inhibitory Drugs treat CVD?
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- Are a type of anticoagulant
- Work by preventing platelets clumping together to form a clot
- Same negatives/risks and benefits as other anticoagulants
