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Heart & Vascular Care - How much do you know about heart disease?
 
1.  The risk factors for cardiovascular disease that you can do something about are:

a. High blood pressure
b. High cholesterol
c. Smoking
d. Obesity
e. Physical Inactivity
f. ALL of the above

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2. A stroke is often the first symptom of high blood pressure and a heart attack is often the first symptom of high cholesterol?

True     False 

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3. A blood pressure of 140/90 is acceptable for people with diabetes?

True     False 

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4. A blood cholesterol of 240 mg/dL is considered a good level for adults? 

True     False

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5. If you have had a heart attack, quitting smoking can help reduce your chances of having another heart attack?

True     False 

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1. f. All of the above 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2. True 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3. False. The goal is 130/80 or less. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4. False. Everyone's goal is 240mg/dL or lower 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5. True. 1 year after quitting, the extra risk for a heart attack is cut in half.


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