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Card 6

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Statins
Statins are drugs that help to lower cholesterol in the blood. They do this by lowering its production in the liver.

Statins are prescribed for people with heart disease or who have a high risk of developing it.

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Card 7

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STENTS:
Coronary arteries that are blocked or have become narrow can be stretched open and a stent inserted to restore and maintain blood flow.

metal cage pushing arteries open