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The most important step for preventing cardiovascular disease is to live a healthy lifestyle.

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Which of the following is NOT a treatment for high blood pressure?

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an LDL-rich diet
B
a healthy diet
C
blood thinners
D
aerobic exercise
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A myocardial infarction is a heart attack.

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High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is a type of cardiovascular disease. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

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Hypertension is called "the silent killer" because __________.

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it kills people while they sleep
B
there is no treatment for it
C
it generally has no symptoms
D
if affects the voice box first
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What distinguishes high blood pressure from conditions such as arteriosclerosis and atherosclerosis?

A
Arteriosclerosis and atherosclerosis can't be treated with medication.
B
High blood pressure is identified by chest pain.
C
High blood pressure can't be treated with medication.
D
High blood pressure doesn't always have symptoms.
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The failure to deliver blood to the heart due to a narrowing of arteries results in __________.

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atherosclerosis
B
a stroke
C
coronary heart disease
D
hypertension
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Angioplasty is the most typical treatment for arteriosclerosis.

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Two hours of moderate exercise every week can reduce the risk of developing heart disease by 30%.

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Once a person has been diagnosed with diabetes, what is the single greatest health threat they will face?

A
arthritis
B
cardiovascular disease
C
obesity
D
cancer

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