GCSE Biology - Why Do We Get Heart Disease and How to Treat It? - Cardiovascular Disease (CVD) #47

The video provides an overview of cardiovascular diseases, focusing on coronary heart disease, heart valve issues, and heart failure. It discusses treatments like stents, statins, valve replacements, and heart transplants, highlighting their benefits and risks. The video also covers the challenges of finding donor hearts and the temporary use of artificial hearts.

What is the primary function of a stent in treating coronary heart disease?

• To replace damaged heart valves

• To increase good cholesterol levels

• To dissolve fatty deposits in arteries

• To widen narrowed arteries

Which of the following is a potential side effect of taking statins?

• Increased risk of infection

• Heart valve damage

• Blood clot formation

• Kidney failure

What is a common problem with heart valves that may require replacement?

• Valves becoming too flexible

• Valves increasing blood pressure

• Valves not opening fully

• Valves causing cholesterol buildup

Why are artificial hearts generally considered a temporary solution?

• They can cause heart attacks

• They are made from living tissue

• They are prone to infections

• They are not as effective as biological hearts

What is a major challenge in performing heart transplants?

• Finding a compatible donor heart

• The risk of valve malfunction

• The need for continuous medication

• The high cost of artificial hearts