Coronary Heart Disease

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Arteries become furred up, affecting blood supply to the heart
Atherosclerosis
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A cause of CHD
High Cholesterol
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A symptom of CHD
Angina
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Lifestyle change needed for someone with CHD
stop smoking
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What does medication aim to do for someone with CHD?
reduce blood pressure
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Balloon stretch open narrow or blocked artery
Coronary angioplasty
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Diverts blood around narrowed parts of artery
Bypass graft
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Card 2

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A cause of CHD

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High Cholesterol

Card 3

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A symptom of CHD

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Card 4

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Lifestyle change needed for someone with CHD

Back

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Card 5

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What does medication aim to do for someone with CHD?

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