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1. What should you do when you experience a heart attack?

a. Call 911

b. Wait to make sure you have the symptoms

c. Do nothing

d. Drive to the hospital

Correct! In the event of a heart attack, or even if you are just experiencing mild symptoms, call 9-1-1 IMMEDIATELY and ask them to take you to Emory! The faster you get treatment, the less damage your heart will undergo.

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2. Medication is the only way you can prevent yourself from a heart attack.

a. True

b. False

Correct! Simple lifestyle changes such as eating a healthy diet and exercising can help reduce your risk factors and hence, prevent a heart attack.

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3. The condition most associated with heart attacks is known as:

a. Cholera

b. Parkinson’s Disease

c. Malaria

d. Coronary Heart Disease

Correct! Heart attacks occur when blood and the supply of oxygen is unable to flow through the arteries and into the heart muscle. This can be due to blockage by plaque (deposits of fat-like substances), also known as Coronary Heart Disease.

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4. What is the recommended cholesterol level?

a. Less than 350 mg/dL

b. Less than 400 mg/dL

c. Less than 200 mg/dL

d. Less than 250 mg/dL

Correct! Total cholesterol should be less than 200 mg/dL (LDL should be under 160 mg/dL, HDL should be over 40 mg/dL for men and 50 for women, and Tryglycerides, under 150 mg/dL).

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5. You always experience symptoms when having a heart attack.

a. True

b. False

Correct! Signs and symptoms of a heart attack can differ between people and between episodes of heart attacks. Some can experience mild to no symptoms at all before they experience a heart attack, referred to as a silent heart attack

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6. What are long term health consequences from a heart attack?

a. Arrhythmia

b. Heart failure

c. Heart Damage

d. All the above

Correct! If artery blockages are not treated properly or in a timely manner, that part of the heart muscle can die and can lead to long term health problems such as heart failure and arrhythmia and/or permanent heart damage.

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7. What are some ways you can prevent yourself from having a heart attack?

a. Quit Smoking

b. Getting regular screenings

c. Eating only high-calorie and high-fat foods

d. Only a and b

Correct! Quitting smoking has immediate effects; within six months of quitting, your risk of heart disease reduces to that of non-smoker. The American Heart Association recommends screenings starting from age 40 for most people, but as young as age 20 if they have significant risk factors or family history of risk factors/heart conditions, so as to detect heart problems in its early stages.

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8. All of these are common symptoms of a heart attack except:

a. Chest Pain

b. Shortness of Breath

c. Nausea

d. None of the above

Correct! Common symptoms of a heart attack include chest pain, upper body discomfort in one or both arms, the back, neck, jaw, or upper part of the stomach, shortness of breath, nausea (feeling sick to your stomach), vomiting, light-headedness or sudden dizziness, or breaking out in a cold sweat, sleep problems, fatigue (tiredness), and lack of energy

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9. A healthy diet does not include:

a. Vegetables

b. Whole Grains

c. Fried foods

d. None of the above

Correct! A healthy diet consists of high-fiber, high-protein, low saturated and trans-saturated fat and low-sodium diets reduce cholesterol and blood pressure. It includes a variety of fruits, vegetables, and whole grains as well as healthy oils, lean meats, poultry, fish, beans, and fat-free or low-fat milk products.

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10. What is an example of a risk factor for heart attacks?

a. Being physically active

b. Eating healthily

c. High blood pressure

d. None of the above

Correct! A normal level of blood pressure is less than 120 mm Hg systolic AND less than 80 mm Hg diastolic, so less than 120/80 mm Hg, for ages 20 and over. High blood pressure prevents blood flow and cause heart tissue to die, causing further severe conditions such as stroke, heart attack, kidney failure, and heart failure.

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