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Students should be able to evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of treating cardiovascular diseases by drugs, mechanical devices or transplant. |
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What are the advantages and disadvantages of treating cardiovascular diseases using drugs, mechanical devices or transplant? |
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In coronary heart disease layers of fatty material build up inside the coronary arteries, narrowing them. |
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How does coronary heart disease effect the body? |
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The layers of fatty material reduces the flow of blood through the coronary arteries, resulting in a lack of oxygen for the heart muscle. |
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What are the causes, and impact on the heart, of angina? |
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Stents are used to keep the coronary arteries open. |
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What are stents used for? |
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Statins are widely used to reduce blood cholesterol levels which slows down the rate of fatty material deposit. |
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What effect do statins have on the body? |
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In some people heart valves may become faulty, preventing the valve from opening fully, or the heart valve might develop a leak. |
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What effect can a faulty heart value have on the body? |
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Students should understand the consequences of faulty valves. |
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What are the consequences of having a faulty heart valve? |
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Faulty heart valves can be replaced using biological or mechanical valves. |
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How can heart faulty heart valves be replaced? |
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In the case of heart failure a donor heart, or heart and lungs can be
transplanted. |
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What is a long term treatment for heart or lung failure? |
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Artificial hearts are occasionally used to keep patients alive whilst waiting for a heart transplant, or to allow the heart to rest as an aid to recovery. |
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When is it appropriate to use an artificial heart? Describe the different ways in which CVD can be treated.
Link the form of treatment to the stage of CVD/condition of patient.
GF: Evaluate the provision of treatment for CVD compared to education about preventative measures. |
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