Cardiac Mednet Quizzes Flashcards
1
Q
In the U.S, 1 in every 4 deaths is caused by heart disease
A
True
2
Q
What is a myocardial infarction
A
Heart attack
3
Q
Sudden cardiac arrest means the heart
A
Stops beating
4
Q
Heart disease is the leading cause of death of American women
A
true
5
Q
When heart trouble is sensed, who waits at least two hours before help is called?
A
men and women
6
Q
Heart failure means the heart has stopped working completely
A
false
7
Q
Has heart disease ever been responsible for half of the deaths in America?
A
yes
8
Q
Most common type of heart disease in the U.S
A
Coronary artery disease
9
Q
Medical term for chest pain
A
Angina
10
Q
What is heart failure?
A
A condition in which the heart cannot pump enough blood to meet the body’s needs
11
Q
What is not one of the three types of heart failure?
A
Myocardial heart failure
