Edexcel IAL Biology 1.20 Treatments for cardiovascular disease

Name the drug class and target process, trace how it changes clotting, cholesterol or pressure and balance the intended benefit against a specific treatment risk.

Exam points

Distinguish CVD drug classes through their target process and intended clinical use.
Explain why anticoagulant dose balances clot prevention against bleeding risk.
Evaluate treatment evidence through side effects, monitoring and patient benefit.

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Stents are used in the treatment of atherosclerosis.
Stents widen the diseased coronary artery so that blood can flow through to the heart muscle.

The diagram shows a stent.

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Stents can damage the endothelial cells lining the artery and trigger the formation of a blood clot.

Patients who have a stent fitted are given anticoagulants.

Give one risk of treating patients with anticoagulants.

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