Reducing risk of CVD

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Biology

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A-Level Biology

Edexcel A (SNAB)

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Antihypertensives

  • Reduces blood pressure.

  • Reduces risk of damage to artery endothelium.

  • Reduces chance of atheroma forming.

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Diuretics

  • Reduces blood volume

  • Reduces blood pressure

  • Reduces damage to endothelium

  • Reduces risk of atheroma formation

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Cholesterol lowering drugs

  • For example statins.

  • Inhibits enzyme that produces LDL cholesterol in the liver.

  • Reduces risk of atherosclerosis.

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Anti-blood clotting drugs

  • For example warfarin & aspirin.

  • Reduces chance of blood clot forming.

  • Reduces chance of blocked artery.

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Lifestyle changes

  • Lower blood pressure

  • Exercise more

  • Reduce obesity

  • Balanced energy intake and usage

  • Stop smoking

  • Reduce stress

  • Lower salt intake