Cardiovascular Health and Procedures Quiz

Regular exercise reduces the risk of cardiovascular diseases.

The left atrium receives oxygen-rich blood from the lungs.

Arteries carry oxygen-rich blood away from the heart to the body.

The cardiovascular system transports oxygen and nutrients to cells.

Hypertension is the medical term for high blood pressure.

Numbness or weakness in the face, arm, or leg is a symptom of a stroke.

Myocardial infarction is the medical term for a heart attack.

Angioplasty restores blood flow by inserting a tube into blocked coronary arteries.

Shortness of breath is a symptom of heart failure.

CABG surgery bypasses blocked coronary arteries.

Echocardiography uses sound waves to create images of the heart.

Aortic stenosis is primarily caused by a congenital heart defect.

A pacemaker is used to regulate heart rhythm.

Smoking is a risk factor for developing PAD.

Statins are commonly prescribed to reduce cholesterol levels.

Leg swelling is a common symptom of venous insufficiency.

Leg pain and swelling are common symptoms of DVT.