Coronary Heart Disease

Cards (2)

  • CHD
    Non communicable disease that is caused by fatty build up around an artery which narrows it so reduced blood flow and therefore reduced oxygen supply
  • Treatments
    Stents- Wire mesh that pushes artery wall out to keep it open
    Statins- Pill that lowers blood cholesterol by slowing fatty deposit
    Heart Transplant or Replacement Valves(All have pros and cons)