Cardiovascular disease
I can describe the causes of coronary heart disease and evaluate some different treatments for cardiovascular disease.
Cardiovascular disease
I can describe the causes of coronary heart disease and evaluate some different treatments for cardiovascular disease.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Cardiovascular disease (including coronary heart disease) is a common non-communicable disease.
- The coronary arteries supply blood to the heart muscle, and can become blocked by fatty deposits.
- This restricts blood flow and causes a lack of oxygen to the heart muscle, which can cause a heart attack.
- Heart valves stop the backflow of blood in the heart and they can become damaged.
- Heart disease can be prevented with lifestyle changes, or treated with stents, medicines, transplants and surgery.
Common misconception
The heart does not have its own blood vessels. Students often believe the heart gets oxygen and glucose from the blood circulating through it.
The heart has its own blood supply through the coronary arteries.
Keywords
Cardiovascular disease - General term for conditions affecting the heart or the blood vessels.
Coronary heart disease - A condition whereby the coronary arteries have been blocked.
Arteries - Blood vessels that carry blood away from the heart.
Stent - A short wire mesh tube that can be inserted into the artery to allow the unrestricted flow of blood.
Statins - Medication to lower blood cholesterol.
Equipment
None
Content guidance
- Depiction or discussion of sensitive content
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
This content is © Oak National Academy Limited (2024), licensed on Open Government Licence version 3.0 except where otherwise stated. See Oak's terms & conditions (Collection 2).
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Starter quiz
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Exit quiz
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lower blood cholesterol.
allow the unrestricted flow of blood.
lower blood pressure.
lowers the risk of a blood clot.
provides a new heart.