Cholesterol-lowering drugs; statins: Inhibit enzyme involved in production of LDL cholesterol. Study shows statins quickly reduce risk of heart disease and stroke. Linear relationship between reductions in LDL cholesterol and reduction in incidence of major vascular events.Effects of statins: Increase risk of death by non-vascular causes, risk of developing cancers.
Anticoagulants; reduce blood clotting: Blood clots less likely to form. Less chance vessel being blocked, reducing risk of CVD. Treat already existing clots>prevent getting larger, prevent new. Reduction of blood clots> excessive bleeding if injured, fainting, swelling of tissue.
Platelet inhibitory drugs: Type of anticoagulants. Prevent platelet clumping together to form clot. Reduce chance of vessel blocked. Rashes, nausea, liver function problems and excessive bleeding after serious injury.
Diet; protection against CVD: Include; energy balanced, reduced sat fat, more polyunsaturated fats, reduced cholesterol, reduced salt. Soluble fibre;traps cholesterol, prevents absorption. Fruit and veg; antioxidants. Food contain sterols/stanols; reduce cholesterol> competition
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