4.4.1 Unblocking the Vessels

4.4.1 Unblocking the VesselsIn this section you will learn about: What happens to the body when blood vessels fail to deliver oxygen to the tissues? Heart attacks Stent insertion Angioplasty Coronary Artery Bypass Graft surgery (CABG) Build a model to demonstrate one of the techniques.

What is Heart Disease?Heart Disease is a broad term used to refer to the range of diseases that can affect the heart. Diseases of blood vessels Heart rhythm problems Heart infections Congenital heart defects Many forms of heart disease can be treated and even prevented. Lifestyle modifications Medicine Medical procedures

Resources Available http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/heart/troubled.html. http://www.vascularweb.org/vascularhealth/pages/angiogram.aspx http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/coronary-angiogram/MY00541