Heart Disease Quiz
1
. The most common form of heart disease is:
Arrhythmia
Cardiomyopathy
Coronary artery disease
2
. Coronary artery disease occurs when:
Damaged arteries disintegrate and can no longer carry blood.
Plaques build up and clog the arteries.
The arteries carry the blood to the wrong organs.
3
. People should have their cholesterol checked:
Every year starting at age 35.
Every year starting at age 50.
Every five years starting at age 35.
4
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Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for heart disease?
Obesity
Excess calcium
Smoking
5
. Heart disease is:
The number one cause of death in western countries.
The number two cause of death after skin cancer in western countries.
The number two cause of death after lung cancer in western countries.
6
. Heart disease usually occurs in people:
Older than 45 (men) or 55 (women).
Older than 45 (women) or 55 (men).
Older than 50 (men and women).
7
. If you have a family history of heart disease you:
Must take medicine to treat your heart disease.
Can often prevent heart disease through diet and excercise.
Should get a genetic test to find out if you need to watch your weight or exercise.
8
. A heart attack is caused by:
Clogged coronary arteries preventing oxygen from reaching the heart.
Clogged arteries preventing blood from leaving the heart.
High blood pressure building up in the heart.
