Ways of treating cardiovascular disease

• What is one of the functions of the circulatory system in humans?

  To transport substances
• What are the main components of the circulatory system?

  • The heart
  • Blood vessels
  • Blood
• What is the role of statins in treating cardiovascular disease?

  They help to lower cholesterol in the blood
• How do statins lower cholesterol levels?

  By lowering its production in the liver
• Who are statins prescribed for?

  People with heart disease or high risk of developing it
• What happens to cholesterol levels if a person stops taking statins?

  Cholesterol levels will rise again
• What are some side effects of statin use?

  Headaches and memory loss
• What serious disease is linked with statin use?

  Type 2 diabetes
• What is a stent used for in cardiovascular treatment?

  To keep a narrowed or blocked coronary artery open
• What material are stents made from?

  Metal alloys
• How many operations involving stents are carried out each year?

  Around 75,000 operations
• What factors influence the risk of complications during a stent operation?

  Patient's age, general health, and history of heart attacks
• What is the risk associated with stent operations?

  Bleeding, heart attack, or stroke
• What are the ways of treating cardiovascular disease mentioned in the material?

  • Use of statins
  • Insertion of stents
  • Heart transplants
• What are the concerns regarding statin use?

  • Side effects like headaches and memory loss
  • Potential link to type 2 diabetes and liver damage
  • Not suitable for everyone (e.g., those with liver disease, pregnant or breastfeeding women)
• What is the role of the liver in relation to statins?

  • Processes substances absorbed by the digestive system
  • Plays a role in the storage of the body's carbohydrates
  • Produces cholesterol, which statins aim to lower