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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

Which statement accurately describes chd at a GCSE level?

Question 2

What does a stent do?

Question 3

Which statement accurately describes chd at a GCSE level?

Question 4

Which statement accurately describes chd at a GCSE level?

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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