Question

part e - diagnose and treatments of cvd
what methods are being used to diagnose and treat cvd today? from the list below, choose all of the statements that accurately describe current diagnostic tools and treatment options for cvd.
select all that apply.
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statins are medications used for lowering blood pressure.
taking a daily aspirin might have risks, especially for otherwise healthy adults.
all patients recovering from heart attacks participate in rehabilitation programs that provide education and counseling services.
bypass graft surgeries have a lower recurrence rate than stent insertions do.

Explanation:

• Statins are mainly used to lower cholesterol, not blood - pressure.
• Taking a daily aspirin can have risks like bleeding, especially for healthy adults without specific indications.
• Not all heart - attack recovering patients participate in rehabilitation programs due to various factors like access, personal choice etc.
• Bypass graft surgeries generally have a lower recurrence rate compared to stent insertions as they create a new path for blood flow, while stents may sometimes get re - blocked.

Answer:

B. Taking a daily aspirin might have risks, especially for otherwise healthy adults.
D. Bypass graft surgeries have a lower recurrence rate than stent insertions do.