Heart Disease Quiz

Heart disease is the second leading cause of death in the United States.

High blood pressure, high blood cholesterol, and smoking are key risk factors for heart disease.

How many American adults have at least 1 of 3 key risk factors for heart disease?

Eating lots of foods high in saturated fat and trans fat may reduce heart disease risk.

5. “__________” happens when plaque builds up in the arteries and limits how much blood can get to the heart.

“__________” happens when plaque builds up in the arteries and limits how much blood can get to the heart.

A person who has had a heart attack is at increased risk of having another.

Men and women can have different heart attack symptoms. What symptoms are more likely to happen to women than men?

By making healthy choices, you can help lower your risk for heart disease. Which of these is NOT part of a healthy lifestyle?

Smoking has no effect on heart disease.

Being overweight increases your risk for heart disease.

Physical activity can help you maintain a healthy weight and lower your blood pressure, blood cholesterol, and blood sugar levels.

The term "heart disease" refers to several types of heart conditions.

Cardiac rehabilitation is unimportant for those recovering from a heart attack or heart failure.