Heart 2020 Quiz
 

1. Which of these statements is true about how your heart works?
A. It pumps about 2,000 gallons of blood per day.
B. It beats approximately 100,000 times a day.
C. It pumps blood through 60,000 miles of vessels.
D. All of the above.
2. Heart disease is still the No. 1 cause of death in the U.S., but death rates have declined significantly since the 1960s. Approximately by how much?
A. 50%
B. 70%
C. 80%
D. 100%
3. What is the optimal blood pressure for adults in 2020?
A. Less than 130/80 mm/HG
B. Less than 120/80 mm/HG
C. Less than 140/80 mm/HG
D. Less than 180/80 mm/HG
4. If one of your parents had a heart attack before age 50, your risk of having a heart attack is increased by how much?
A. It isn’t increased
B. 2 times higher
C. 3 times higher
D. 7 times higher
5. While U.S. smoking rates have dropped, obesity has risen. About what percentage of the U.S. adult population is obese?
A. Less than 25%
B. Between 30% and 40%
C. 50%
D. More than 50%
6. What is the most common type of heart disease?
A. Coronary artery disease (CAD) – also known as coronary heart disease
B. Heart valve problems
C. Congestive heart failure
D. Aneurysm
7. Is all cholesterol bad?
A. Yes
B. No
8. Which medications can help reduce cholesterol levels and plaque buildup in the arteries?
A. Statins
B. PCSK9 inhibitors
C. Both A and B
D. None of the above
9. Which of the following tests can help determine whether a patient has a clogged artery?
A. Angiogram
B. CT scan
C. Stress test
D. All of the above
10. What procedure can clear a blockage without open surgery?
A. Stenting
B. Balloon angioplasty
C. Medication
D. All of the above
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