Worksheets5.8 Cardiovascular Disease
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
What is cardiovascular disease?
A disease of the respiratory system
A general term for diseases of the cardiovascular system
A type of cancer
A disease of the digestive system
What are the main components of the cardiovascular system?
Lungs and blood vessels
Heart and kidneys
Heart and blood vessels
Heart and lungs
Which of the following is NOT an example of a cardiovascular disease?
Heart failure
Diabetes
Heart attacks
Coronary heart disease
What is the main focus of the video?
The prevention of cardiovascular diseases
The history of cardiovascular diseases
The treatments for cardiovascular diseases
The causes of cardiovascular diseases
What is a stent used for?
To replace the heart
To hold arteries open
To replace a heart valve
To reduce cholesterol levels
What is the main benefit of using stents?
They have no risks
They do not require surgery
They are non-invasive
They are effective for a long time
What is a potential risk of stent surgery?
Stroke
High blood pressure
Diabetes
Heart attack
What does a statin do?
Increases blood pressure
Increases bad cholesterol
Decreases good cholesterol
Decreases bad cholesterol and increases good cholesterol
What is a downside of taking statins?
They must be taken regularly for years
They are only effective for a short time
They require surgery
They have no side effects
What can cause heart valves to become damaged or weakened?
All of the above
Infections
Heart attacks
Old age
What is the role of a heart valve?
To oxygenate blood
To allow blood to flow in one direction only
To pump blood
To filter blood
What are the two main problems that can occur with heart valves?
They can become infected or inflamed
They can become too large or too small
They can become too flexible or too rigid
They can become stiff or not close properly
What are the two types of replacement heart valves?
Temporary and permanent
Human and animal
Natural and artificial
Biological and mechanical
What is heart failure?
When the heart beats irregularly
When the heart stops beating
When the heart isn't able to pump blood properly
When the heart beats too fast
What is a major downside of artificial hearts?
They are very expensive
They are only a temporary fix
They are prone to infections
They require a lot of maintenance
