How many deaths occur annually around the world from cardiovascular disease?
500,000
3 million
7 million
What are the blood vessels that supply oxygenated blood to the heart called?
Carotid arteries
Coronary arteries
Aorta
What is the most common symptom that announces the start of a heart attack?
Shortness of breath
Fatigue
Chest pain
In the hospital, which of the following treatments might be used for a patient with a blocked artery?
Balloon angioplasty
Stenting
Bypass surgery
All of the following can reduce the risk of heart attacks except which one?
Sleep deprivation
Low dose aspirin
Diabetes control