Treatment of CVD 3.5 / 5 based on 2 ratings ? BiologyASEdexcel Created by: LucyCreated on: 22-12-12 14:09 How to beta blockers work? Block response of heart to hormones and make contractions less frequent and less powerful 1 of 11 How do Diuretics work? Increse volume of Urine, lowers blood volume and pressure 2 of 11 How to ACE inhibitors work? Block the production of angiotensin which normally causes arterial constriction snd a rise in blood pressure 3 of 11 How do platelet inhibitory drugs work? Make platelets less sticky 4 of 11 How do statins work? Lower cholesterol level in the blood by blocking the liver enzyme that makes cholesterol 5 of 11 How do anticoagulants work? Reduce Risk of clot formation 6 of 11 What are the risks/ side effects of Diuretics? Dizziness/nausea/muscle cramps 7 of 11 What are the risks/ side effects of Beta Blockers? Possible link with diabetes 8 of 11 What are the risks/ side effects of ACE inhibitors Muscle aches/ nausea/ constipation/ diarrhoea/ liver failure 9 of 11 What are the risks/ side effects of anticoagulants? Risk of uncontrolled bleeding 10 of 11 What are the risks/ side effects of platelet inhibitory drugs? Can irritate the stomach and cause bleeding 11 of 11
AS Biology Edexcel Topic 1 - Cardiovascular disease (CVD) 5.0 / 5 based on 1 rating Teacher recommended
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