Cardiovascular Health and Diseases

Heart Attack, Stroke & Atherosclerosis are examples of?

• Respiratory Diseases

• Cardiovascular Diseases (CVD)

• Cholesterol

• Hypertension

Atherosclerosis is a leading cause of other cardiovascular disease (CVD) and it happens when arteries become clogged by _______

• sugar

• plaque

• blood pressure

• insulin

If a blood clot prevents blood from reaching the heart, we call this a ________

• stroke

• pulse

• heart attack

• hypertension

If a blood clot prevents blood from reaching the brain, we call this a _______

• stroke

• heart attack

• tumor

• hernia

True or false. One who engages in regular cardio exercises are likely to have improved lung function, healthy sleep habits, and a stronger immune system.

• true

• false

What is a congenital heart defect?

• A heart issue that that occurs over time

• A heart issue that occurs at birth

• An individual that is at risk for heart disease

• None of the above

Your heart is an involuntary muscle that is always working.

• True

• False

Your heart always pumps at the same rate.

• True

• False

Blood clots can cause a heart attack

• True

• False

Which of the following is true about your heart?

• Your heart may stop beating from time to time.

• You have to think in order to keep your heart beating.

• Your heart pushes blood through your body.

• All of the above