Cardiovascular diseases (Edexcel GCSE Biology Combined Science): Flashcards
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Function of statins
Function of statins
Lower cholesterol levels in blood
Function of anticoagulants
Function of anticoagulants
Reduce blood clotting
Function of beta-blockers
Function of beta-blockers
Reduce heart rate and blood pressure
What arteries do
What arteries do
Carry blood away from the heart
Effect of too much cholesterol
Effect of too much cholesterol
Causes fatty deposits in arteries
Function of stents
Function of stents
Keep arteries open, lower heart attack risk
Most effective lifestyle change for CVD
Most effective lifestyle change for CVD
Quitting smoking
Function of antihypertensives
Function of antihypertensives
Reduce blood pressure
What is angioplasty
What is angioplasty
Balloon widens narrowed/blocked artery
What is coronary bypass surgery
What is coronary bypass surgery
Redirects blood flow around blocked artery