Cardiovascular Health and Medical Terminology Quiz

Regular exercise is a protective factor against cardiovascular disease.

Hypertension is the medical term for high blood pressure.

The normal resting heart rate for adults is 60-80 beats per minute.

Hypertension is the medical term for high blood pressure.

The right atrium receives deoxygenated blood from the body.

A heart attack is medically termed as myocardial infarction.

Coronary arteries supply oxygenated blood to the heart muscle.

Cardiomegaly refers to the enlargement of the heart.

Persistent coughing is a symptom of congestive heart failure.

The pulmonary vein carries oxygenated blood from the lungs to the heart.

Arrhythmia is the medical term for a rapid or irregular heartbeat.

An echocardiogram is a diagnostic test used to evaluate heart function.

Atherosclerosis is the hardening and narrowing of arteries due to plaque buildup.

The mitral valve's primary function is to prevent backflow of blood into the left atrium.

Electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG) refers to recording electrical activity in the heart over time.

The main function of the sinoatrial (SA) node is to initiate the heartbeat.

Asystole is the term for the cessation of the heartbeat.

The pulmonary valve's primary function is to receive deoxygenated blood from the body.