Understanding Heart Disease: Causes, Treatments, and Risks

The video discusses the rise in heart disease, focusing on coronary heart disease (CHD) and high blood pressure. It explains how fatty deposits narrow coronary arteries, reducing blood flow and oxygen to the heart. Factors like age, smoking, diet, and physical activity increase risk. Treatments include stents to open arteries, statins to lower cholesterol, and valve replacements or transplants for severe cases. Each treatment has associated risks and benefits.

How do stents work to treat blocked arteries?

What are the differences between biological and mechanical heart valves?