What is a heart disease?
a term that covers several problems that can affect this vital organ
What is coronary artery disease?
caused by plaque buildup in the wall of the arteries
caused by the plaque buildup desprending from arteries
caused by irregular heartbeats
caused by excess of sugar in the blood
What causes atherosclerosis?
caused by excess of sugar in the blood
caused by the plaque buildup desprending from arteries
caused by irregular heartbeats
caused by plaque buildup in the wall of the arteries
What causes arrhythmia?
caused by the plaque buildup desprending from arteries
caused by irregular heartbeats
caused by the plaque buildup desprending from arteries
caused by excess of sugar in the blood
What are some simple measures that can reduce the risk of getting a heart disease?
stop smoking, excersice regularly, regular checkups, reduce stress, healthy diet
What is a treatment for coronary artery disease?
statins
aspirin regimen
pacemaker
What is a treatment for atherosclerosis?
pacemaker
aspirin
statins
What is a treatment for arrhythmia?
aspirin
statins
pacemaker
What needs to be lowered with heart diseases?
high blood pressure and cholesterol
What is a and what is the use of a stent?
a tiny tube placed into a hollow structure in your body. This structure can be an artery, a vein, etc. The stent holds the structure open
For what is a bypass surgery?
Coronary artery bypass surgery creates a new path for blood to flow around a blocked or partially blocked artery in the heart.
How does a angioplasty work?
using a balloon to stretch open a narrowed or blocked artery
