Cardiovascular

• What is coronary heart disease 


  Is when the coronary arteries that’s supply the blood to the muscle of the heart is blocked by layers of fatty material building up. which causes arteries to become more nar row and blood flow is restricted also lack of oxygen to the heart muscle which then causes a risk of a heart attack
• What does cardiovascular disease refer to?

  Diseases of the heart or blood vessels
• What is coronary heart disease?

  It is when the coronary arteries get blocked by fatty material buildup
• What happens when the coronary arteries become narrow?

  Blood flow is restricted, leading to a lack of oxygen to the heart muscle
• What can result from a lack of oxygen to the heart muscle?

  A heart attack
• What are stents used for?

  To keep arteries open
• How do stents function in the body?

  They are inserted inside arteries to ensure blood can pass through
• What is the consequence of stents keeping arteries open?

  It helps keep the person's heart beating and them alive
• What is the process of coronary heart disease development?

  • Fatty material builds up in coronary arteries
  • Arteries become narrow
  • Blood flow is restricted
  • Lack of oxygen to the heart muscle
  • Potential result: heart attack
• What are the key components of stents and their purpose?

  • Stents are tubes inserted into arteries
  • Purpose: Keep arteries open
  • Ensure blood can pass to heart muscles
  • Help maintain heart function and life