Quiz – Common CAD

The fatty deposits that cause coronary artery disease can actually develop in childhood and then thicken and harden over time. So it’s never too soon to learn about these special arteries and the condition that threatens them. Take our quiz to learn more:

1. Like all of the tissues it pumps blood to, the heart muscle also needs oxygen-rich blood to function.

A. True
B. False

2. How many main coronary arteries does a person have?

A.1
B. 2
C. 5
D. 8

3. Coronary heart disease, or coronary artery disease (CAD), is what happens when the heart has become too weak to pump blood to the body’s cells.

A. True
B. False

4. Which of the following is a symptom of coronary artery disease?

A. Heaviness, tightness, pressure, or pain in the chest behind the breastbone
B. Pain spreading to the arms, shoulders, jaw, neck, or back
C. Shortness of breath
D. Weakness and fatigue
E. All of the above.

5. Atherosclerosis is the most common cause of heart disease.

A. True
B. False

6. How many people in the U.S. suffer from CAD?

A. Less than a million
B. 5 million
C. 10 million
D. More than 16 million

Answers:

1. A. True. The heart muscle receives its blood supply from coronary arteries, which run along the outside of the heart.

2. B. 2. The left main coronary artery (LMCA) and the right coronary artery (RCA) are the two main arteries. They both divide into smaller branches to reach all areas of the heart.

3. B. False. When a weak heart cannot pump blood as well as it should, that is known as heart failure. CAD is the result of reduced flow of oxygen and nutrients to the heart.

4. E. All of the above. However, some people with CAD have no symptoms or may have only mild symptoms.

5. A. True. The buildup of plaque in the inner lining of an artery causes it to narrow or become blocked.

6. D. More than 16 million, according to the American Heart Association. In fact, coronary artery disease is the number one killer of both men and women in the U.S.

Source: The Health Library