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Treating Heart Disease

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Treating Coronary Heart Disease

The two common treatments for coronary heart disease are:

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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.
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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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1.1What's in Cells?

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1.3Transport in Cells

2Organisation

2.1Principles of Organisation

2.2Enzymes

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2.4Non-Communicable Diseases

2.5Plant Tissues, Organs & Systems

3Infection & Response

4Bioenergetics

5Homeostasis & Response

5.1Homeostasis

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