stents vs. statins


	stents vs. statins
	Advantages STENTS: blocked artery is held open blood can flow to heart muscle cells will remain in place / work for a long time rapid recovery time STATINS: decreases blood cholesterol slows down buildup of fatty material in arteries blood can flow to heart muscle cellls	Disadvantages STENTS: risk of infection from procedure risk of surgery (e.g. heart attack) risk of thrombosis or blood clot STATINS: drug must be taken regularly drug will need to be taken in the long-term; effects take time possible side effects
	Evaluation both help blood flow to heart muscle cells; stents work faster and do not require regular management

both help blood flow to heart muscle cells; stents work faster and do not require regular management

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