Cardiology and Oncology Quiz

What is Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS)?

• A term used for any condition brought on by sudden, reduced blood flow to the heart, including heart attack and unstable angina.

• A type of cancer treatment that uses drugs to kill fast-growing cells.

• A chronic condition where the heart doesn't pump blood as well as it should.

What is Angina Pectoris?

• Chest pain or discomfort caused when the heart muscle doesn't get enough oxygen-rich blood.

• A problem with the rate or rhythm of the heartbeat.

• A disease of the heart muscle.

What is Arrhythmia?

• A problem with the rate or rhythm of the heartbeat.

• The buildup of fats in the artery walls.

• A slower-than-normal heart rate.

What is Atherosclerosis?

• The buildup of fats, cholesterol, and other substances in and on the artery walls.

• A condition where a heart valve doesn't close tightly.

• A type of cancer that begins in the skin.

What is Bradycardia?

• A slower-than-normal heart rate.

• A faster-than-normal heart rate.

• The obstruction of a blood vessel by a blood clot.

What is Cardiac Arrest?

• The sudden, unexpected loss of heart function.

• A chronic condition where the heart doesn't pump blood as well as it should.

• A type of cancer treatment.

What is Cardiomyopathy?

• A disease of the heart muscle that makes it harder for the heart to pump blood.

• A type of cancer that affects the blood.

• A test that uses sound waves to create moving pictures of the heart.

What is Cholesterol?

• A waxy, fat-like substance found in all cells of the body.

• A type of cancer treatment.

• A condition where a heart valve becomes narrowed.

What is an Echocardiogram?

• A test that uses sound waves to create moving pictures of the heart.

• A type of cancer treatment.

• A term for a tumor that is not cancerous.

What is Heart Failure?

• A chronic condition where the heart doesn't pump blood as well as it should.

• A type of cancer that begins in the skin.

• A type of cancer treatment.