Cardiovascular diseases (Edexcel GCSE Biology): Flashcards
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Main causes of CVD
Main causes of CVD
Smoking, high BP, fatty deposits in arteries
Function of statins
Function of statins
Lower cholesterol levels in blood
Function of anticoagulants (e.g. aspirin)
Function of anticoagulants (e.g. aspirin)
Reduce blood clotting likelihood
Function of beta-blockers
Function of beta-blockers
Reduce heart rate & blood pressure
Duration of CVD medication
Duration of CVD medication
Often for rest of life
Angioplasty procedure
Angioplasty procedure
Balloon widens narrowed/blocked artery
Purpose of a stent
Purpose of a stent
Keep artery open after angioplasty
Why surgery doesn't cure CVD
Why surgery doesn't cure CVD
Doesn't address root cause of disease
Key lifestyle change for CVD
Key lifestyle change for CVD
Quitting smoking
Limitation of lifestyle changes alone
Limitation of lifestyle changes alone
May not be sufficient for severe CVD
Definition of arteries
Definition of arteries
Blood vessels carrying blood away from heart
Effect of too much cholesterol
Effect of too much cholesterol
Causes fatty deposits in arteries
Function of antihypertensives
Function of antihypertensives
Reduce blood pressure
Problem with stents over time
Problem with stents over time
Artery can narrow again due to scar tissue
Best approach to treating CVD
Best approach to treating CVD
Multifaceted: meds, surgery & lifestyle changes