Heather’s baby was born with and needed an operation.
Frank had a blood test to check his level.
Abdominal obesity/heart failure
Joe has , which means that this heart doesn’t pump blood fast enough.
After the doctor told Sandra she had , she started exercising.
Level B
Vocabulary
| coronary artery disease-ишемическая болезнь сердца cover — охватывать harden — уплотнять | install — устанавливать plaque buildup – бляшки insert – вставлять bypass — шунтировать |
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Heart disease
What is Heart Disease? Heart disease is the leading cause of death of the USA, but many people know little about it. Heart disease is a term that covers several problems that can affect this vital organ.
Types of heart disease. Coronary artery disease, atherosclerosis, and arrhythmia are all forms of heart disease. They affect the heart in different ways. For example, in atherosclerosis, fatty materials harden artery walls.
Prevention. Simple measures can reduce your risk of getting heart disease.
· Stop smoking
· Exercise regularly
· Get regular checkups
· Reduce stress
· Eat a heart-healthy diet
Treatment. Coronary artery disease can be treated with an aspirin regiment or other drugs. Atherosclerosis treatment often involves taking medications known as statins along withнаряду с) other drugs. Arrhythmia may also be treated with drugs, but a pacemaker can be installed to keep the heart in a regular rhythm. General treatment plans may involve lowering high blood pressure and cholesterol. Surgical options for heart disease include installing stents or performing open heart surgery to bypass plaque buildup in the arteries. Another surgical option, angioplasty, widens blocked arteries by inserting and inflating a balloon.
It is critical to take care of your heart. Be sure to follow the prevention tips (советы) above and get regular checkups.
True or false?
1. Hardened artery walls lead to arrhythmia.
2. Statins are used to treat atherosclerosis.
3. Angioplasty helps patients avoid surgery.
