Cardiovascular Diseases and Disorders

What is the leading cause of death globally?

• Cardiovascular diseases

• Infectious diseases

• Respiratory diseases

• All forms of cancer combined

What condition is characterized by the hardening of artery walls?

• Myocarditis

• Atherosclerosis

• Arteriosclerosis

• Hypertension

Which of the following is known as high blood pressure?

• Hypotension

• Hypertension

• Cardiomyopathy

• Arrhythmia

What is the common name for Myocardial Infarction?

• Angina Pectoris

• Cardiac Arrest

• Heart Attack

• Stroke

Which condition is caused by atherosclerosis in the coronary arteries?

• Hypertension

• Peripheral Vascular Disease

• Coronary Heart Disease

• Deep Vein Thrombosis

What is the medical term for a stroke?

• Cerebrovascular Accident

• Arrhythmia

• Myocardial Infarction

• Cardiac Arrest

Which of the following is NOT a symptom of Hypotension?

• Blurred vision

• Rapid heartbeat

• Fainting

• Dizziness

What does an Electrocardiogram (ECG, EKG) record?

• Oxygen levels in the blood

• Blood pressure

• Heart's electrical activity

• Blood flow velocity

What is used to detect cardiac damage in an acute myocardial infarction?

• Blood pressure measurement

• Cardiac Enzymes

• Echocardiogram

• MRI

Which procedure is often referred to as open heart surgery?

• Valve Replacement Surgery

• Cardiac Catheterization

• Coronary Artery Bypass Graft

• Angioplasty