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Treating Heart Disease

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Treating Coronary Heart Disease

The two common treatments for coronary heart disease are:

Stents

Stents

  • Stents are inserted in order to keep coronary arteries (arteries that supply the heart) open.
  • Over time, because of irritation caused by the stent, the artery can begin to narrow again as scar tissue builds up.
  • Drugs must be taken to prevent blood clotting (solid lumps of blood) on the stent.
Statins

Statins

  • Statins are drugs that can be taken to decrease blood cholesterol levels.
  • Statins help to slow down the build-up of fatty materials.
  • As with most medications, statins can have side effects.
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