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Hi! My name is _______________, and today we’re going to talk a little bit about cardio
vascular disease (CVD), its signs and symptoms and how you can recognize them.
Chances are high that you or someone in your family will be affected by cardio vascular
disease (CVD) at some point. You can reduce your risk of heart disease and stroke
if you start now. Schedule a visit with your healthcare provider, learn your family health
history and know your health numbers.
QUIZ
Q1: What are some risk factors of heart attack and stroke you CAN’T control?
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
Age
Previous stroke or heart attack
Smoking
Hereditary (family health history)
Both B and D
E! Some risk factors you can’t control such as age, gender, family health history, race, and
previous stroke or heart attack. But others you can still treat, manage, or control, with the help
of your health care provider.
Q2: What are risk factors of heart disease and stroke that CAN be managed?
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
High blood pressure
Obesity or overweight
Smoking
Lack of regular physical activity
All the above
E! You can control or treat risk factors such as high blood pressure, obesity, smoking, high blood
cholesterol, lack of regular physical activity, and diabetes. Lack of regular physical activity is in our
control and everyone here is already one step closer to a healthy heart!
Q3: The 4 key numbers that you should be aware of when it comes to knowing
your heart’s health are total cholesterol, blood pressure, blood sugar,
body mass index (BMI). True or False?
A.
B.
True
False
True! Knowing your numbers in important! The American Heart Association recommends that you be
aware of four key numbers: Total cholesterol, blood pressure, blood sugar, and body mass index (BMI).
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Cardiovascular Health Quiz
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Q4: F.A.S.T is an easy way to remember how to recognize a stroke and what to do.
What does F.A.S.T stand for?
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Make this an open ended question
Spot a stroke FAST. Face drooping. Arm weakness. Speech difficulty. Time to call 9-1-1.
Q5: Which of the following is a heart attack warning sign?
A.
A sudden craving for something cold like ice cream
B.
Confusion or trouble speaking
C.Migraines
D.
Discomfort or pain in one or both arms, the back, neck, jaw, or stomach
D! It’s called a heart attack, but the symptoms can affect other parts of the body, namely the arms, back,
neck, jaw and stomach. If you feel pain or discomfort in any of these areas of your upper body, you may
be having a heart attack. Call 9-1-1!
Q6: Which of the following is NOT a stroke warning sign?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Sudden confusion, or trouble speaking or understanding
Sudden trouble walking, dizziness or loss of balance or coordination
Chest pain or discomfort and shortness of breath
Sudden severe headaches with no known cause
C! The signs or symptoms of a stroke can appear suddenly. Not every person has all of them. When you
see ANY of them, act quickly.
Q7: What is the first thing you should do in the event of a heart attack or stroke?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Call 9-1-1 or your emergency response number immediately
Get someone to drive you to the hospital. Now!
Wait for the symptoms to pass - it may just be nothing
Take a clot-busting drug and monitor the symptoms
A! Call 9-1-1 or your emergency response number immediately! This is a life-or-death emergency
and every second counts. This is most always the fastest way to get treatment. EMS technicians are
equipped and trained to begin treatment on arrival.
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