CHD: A Non-Communicable Disease (AQA GCSE Biology): Quizzes
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Is coronary heart disease (CHD) a communicable disease?
Is coronary heart disease (CHD) a communicable disease?
No, it is non-communicable
What causes the narrowing or blocking of coronary arteries in CHD?
What causes the narrowing or blocking of coronary arteries in CHD?
Build-up of fatty material
What are stents made of and where are they inserted?
What are stents made of and where are they inserted?
Metal mesh tubes in arteries
What is an advantage of using stents?
What is an advantage of using stents?
Quick recovery time
What risk is associated with stent insertion?
What risk is associated with stent insertion?
Blood clots (thrombosis) may form
What do statins reduce in the body?
What do statins reduce in the body?
LDL cholesterol levels
What effect do statins have on HDL cholesterol?
What effect do statins have on HDL cholesterol?
Increase HDL levels
What is a disadvantage of statins?
What is a disadvantage of statins?
Must be taken continuously
How long do biological valve replacements typically last?
How long do biological valve replacements typically last?
12-15 years
What is a disadvantage of mechanical valve replacement?
What is a disadvantage of mechanical valve replacement?
Requires lifelong medication
What is an artificial heart used for?
What is an artificial heart used for?
Temporary solution awaiting donor heart
Why are artificial hearts less likely to be rejected by the immune system?
Why are artificial hearts less likely to be rejected by the immune system?
Metal/plastic not recognised as foreign
How much red blood cell loss can artificial blood help patients survive?
How much red blood cell loss can artificial blood help patients survive?
Up to two-thirds