Cardiovascular Health and Vascular Conditions Quiz

Regular exercise reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease.

The average resting heart rate for adults is 60-70 beats per minute.

Omega-3 fatty acids, found in fatty fish, are essential for heart health.

Myocardial infarction, commonly known as a heart attack, occurs due to reduced blood flow to the heart.

Smoking is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease.

Atherosclerosis involves the buildup of fatty deposits in arteries, reducing blood flow.

Syncope refers to a temporary loss of consciousness due to insufficient blood flow to the brain.

Hypercholesterolemia refers to high levels of cholesterol in the blood.

Myocardial infarction, commonly known as a heart attack, occurs due to reduced blood flow to the heart.

Endothelium helps regulate blood flow in blood vessels.

Hypertension refers to consistently elevated blood pressure.

Echocardiography uses sound waves to visualize the heart and blood vessels.

Arrhythmia refers to irregular heartbeat due to the heart's electrical system malfunctioning.

The coronary artery supplies oxygenated blood to the heart muscle.

Anticoagulants are used to prevent the formation of blood clots.

Vasculitis involves inflammation of blood vessels, affecting various organs.

Subarachnoid hemorrhage is caused by a burst blood vessel in the brain, leading to severe headache and neurological symptoms.

Frequent nosebleeds are not a symptom of peripheral artery disease.

Beta-blockers lower blood pressure by blocking the effects of adrenaline.