Cardiovascular disease

• Stents 


  tubes That are inserted inside arteries to keep them open so blood can pass through to heart

  • lower risk of heart attack they are effective for a long time and the recovery time from surgery is quick
  • risk of complications during operation and infection. risk of blood clots near stent
• Statins 


  Reduce cholesterol in blood

  • cholesterol is an essential lipid but to much is bad
  • causes fatty deposits to form inside arteries can lead to heart disease
  • they are drugs that can reduce among or bad cholesterol in blood stream this slows down rate of fatty deposits forming
• Advantages of statins

  1. rude risk of strokes, coronary heart disease and heart attacks
  2. can increase amount of beneficial cholesterol
  3. help prevent other diseases
• Disadvantages of statins

  1. long term drug to be taken regularly- can be forgotten
  2. can cause negative side effects eg headaches, kidney failure, memory loss
  3. effect isn’t instant and takes time for effect To work