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what does thrombosis mean
a blood clot near the stent
what is hemoglobin? 
protein in red blood + helps deliver oxygen
what is oxyhemoglobin? 
Oxygenated hemoglobin
what is the role of the coronary artery?
supply blood nutrients and oxygen to heart
what is the role of stents?
to keep the coronary artery open for oxygenated blood flow
name one disadvantage of using stents?
thrombosis
what is coronary artery disease?
fatty deposit in artery
how might statins help with coronary artery diease?
lower cholestral in blood
mitral regurgition is the backflow of blood into the left atrium
artificial heart is made of plastic
blood donor is someone who gives blood for blood transfusion to take place