Coronary Heart Disease- A Non-Communicable Disease

• What is coronary heart disease?

  • Blockage of coronary arteries by fatty material
  • Reduces blood flow and oxygen supply to the heart
  • May lead to a heart attack
• What are the solutions for coronary heart disease?

  • Stents: keep arteries open
  • Statins: lower LDL cholesterol
• What are the advantages and disadvantages of stents?

  Advantages:

  • Effective in lowering heart attack risk
  • Quick recovery time

  
  

  Disadvantages:

  • Risk of heart attack during procedure
  • Possible infection
  • Risk of thrombosis
• What are the advantages and disadvantages of statins?

  Advantages:

  • Reduce risk of strokes and heart attacks
  • Increase HDL cholesterol

  
  

  Disadvantages:

  • Continuous use required
  • Possible side effects
  • Delayed effect
• What are faulty valves in the heart?

  • Stiff or damaged valves
  • Cause blood to flow in the wrong direction
  • Reduce heart efficiency
• What are the solutions for faulty heart valves?


  • Biological valves: work well, but only last 12-15 years
  • Mechanical valves: long-lasting but require medication
• What is heart failure and its solution?

  • Heart failure requires a transplant
  • Donor availability is an issue
  • Artificial hearts can be used temporarily
• What are the risks associated with artificial hearts?

  • Exposure to infection
  • Mechanical parts may wear out
  • Blood clots can form
  • Drugs have to be taken to prevent the above
• What is the purpose of artificial blood?

  • Salt solution to keep patients alive
  • Allows time for new blood cell production
  • Short-term use only
• What are stents?


  Small mesh tubes used to treat narrow or blocked arteries.
• What are statins?


  Statins are a class of drugs used to lower cholesterol levels in the blood.