Cardiovascular Diseases Answers

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Explain why living a healthy lifestyle is the most important step in preventing cardiovascular disease.

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Why is high blood pressure known as "the silent killer"?

A
It generally shows no symptoms.
B
It kills people while they sleep.
C
It generally increases the risk of heart attacks.
D
It kills by cutting off the airways.
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Which of the following is the most common symptom of hypertension?

A
shortness of breath
B
tightness in the chest
C
headaches
D
none of the above
4

Compare and contrast arteriosclerosis with atherosclerosis.

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5

__________ of the population of the United States is obese.

A
10%
B
25%
C
33%
D
50%
6

Explain what distinguishes a stroke from a heart attack.

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Why is physical activity so important in preventing heart disease?

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8

A rapid, irregular heartbeat is a symptom of __________.

A
high blood pressure
B
stroke
C
atherosclerosis
D
heart failure
9

What treatment option is shared for high blood pressure, arteriosclerosis, atherosclerosis, and coronary heart disease?

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Numbness on one side of the body is most likely a symptom of __________.

A
a stroke
B
a heart attack
C
high blood pressure
D
arteriosclerosis

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