cardiovascular disease

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what is the cardiovascular system
an organ system that consists of the heart, blood, and blood vessels
what is coronary heart disease
in coronary heart disease, layers of fatty material build up inside the coronary arteries, causing them to become narrower
this reduces the flow of blood through the coronary arteries, resulting in a lack of oxygen for the heart muscle
how do stents help treat coronary heart disease
stents are tube-shaped devices that are placed inside the coronary arteries and then expanded to keep the arteries open
they allow blood to flow more easily
give 3 advantages of using stents to treat coronary heart disease
the surgery is quick
the stents can last a long time
the stents have an almost immediate effect
how do statins help treat coronary heart disease
statins are medications that reduce the levels of LDL cholesterol and increase the levels of HDL cholesterol in the blood
this slows the rate at which fatty material is deposited in the coronary arteries