Diseases of the Heart 0.0 / 5 ? ScienceDiseases of the HeartGCSEAQA Created by: BenBaiton15Created on: 13-05-19 19:25 What is the role of statins? to reduce blood cholesterol levels and slow down the rate at which fatty materials build up 1 of 5 What is the role of stents? to keep the coronary arteries open 2 of 5 What can faulty valves be replaced by? biological or mechanical valves 3 of 5 What are the options for cases of heart failure? A donor heart, or heart and lungs, can be transplanted, artificial hearts can be used to keep patients alive while waiting for a heart transplant 4 of 5 What is coronary heart disease (CHD)? when layers of fatty acid build up in the arteries and narrow them 5 of 5
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