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Flashcards by Amy Tourle, updated more than 1 year ago
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Created by Amy Tourle
almost 8 years ago
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| Question | Answer |
| What are the six ways of reducing the risks of cardiovascular disease? | Stopping smoking Maintaining a healthy blood pressure Maintaining low blood cholesterol levels Maintaining a normal BMI Taking regular exercise Moderate or no alcohol consumption |
| What the three main drugs used to control blood pressure? How do they work? | 1. ACE inhibitors - they inhibit the hormone which constricts blood vessels. 2. Calcium channel blockers - Calcium must pass through channels in the muscles lining the arteries in order for the arteries to contract. This drug blocks the channels. 3. Diuretics - increase urine production which rids the body of excess fluids and salt, decreasing blood plasma volume, lowering blood pressure. |
| How do statins reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease? What are common side effects of drugs aimed at reducing the risk of CVD? | Statins inhibit the enzyme involved in the production of LDLs. Common side effects include dizziness, headaches, tiredness, nausea and muscle weakness. |
| What are the eight key features of a healthy diet? | Energy balanced Reduced saturated fat More polyunsaturated fats Reduced cholesterol Reduced salt More non-starch polysaccharides (fibre) Includes oily fish More fruit and Vegetables |
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