International A Level Biology / Cardiovascular health and risk

Treatments for CVD: benefits and risks revision notes

Edexcel International A Level Biology (YBI11), chapter 3: Cardiovascular health and risk, specification point 1.20. Part of the full course.

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Treatments for cardiovascular disease can lower the risk of heart attacks and strokes, but each has possible side effects or risks. Knowing how the drugs work helps you explain both their benefits and their dangers.

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