Biology Topic Practice
Statins and Stents for CHD
Coronary heart disease can be managed using drugs (statins) or surgical intervention (stents).
Which one is a preventive measure and which is a mechanical fix?
What is Statins and Stents for CHD?
"Statins (medication) and stents (devices) are two common treatments for managing coronary heart disease."
Question 1
What happens in coronary heart disease?
Question 2
How do statins help reduce the risk of coronary heart disease?
Question 3
What does a stent do?
Treating CHD
Statins: Oral drugs that lower blood cholesterol, reducing fatty buildup.
Stents: Mesh tubes inserted into arteries to physically keep them open.
Both aim to maintain blood flow to the heart muscle.
Exam Tip
Stents are used for narrowed arteries; statins reduce the rate at which they narrow.
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