How much do you know about a heart attack? Take The Quiz!

Heart Attacks  - Do you know the answers to the following Questions? 

1. Most heart attacks occur suddenly, without any warning.

   The correct answer is: False
   About two-thirds of victims are warned well in advance by episodes of chest pain, shortness of breath, or fatigue. But the heart attack itself may seem sudden. Symptoms include a prolonged crushing pressure, fullness, squeezing, or pain in the center of the chest that lasts more than a few minutes or goes away and comes back. Often the pain radiates to the neck or arms. Heart attack also is associated with sweating or chills, shortness of breath, nausea, and cold, clammy skin.
   
   

2. The medical term for heart attack -- myocardial infarction -- means "death of heart muscle."

   The correct answer is: True
   When one of the arteries that supplies blood flow to the heart (the coronary arteries) becomes blocked, the flow of fresh, oxygenated blood to the heart stops. If it lasts too long, the starved heart tissue dies. This defines a heart attack.
   
   
   

3. Blood clots cause most heart attacks.

   The correct answer is: True
   Research has confirmed that the sudden formation of a blood clot in an already narrowed vessel triggers nearly all heart attacks.
   
   
   

4. Alternative medicine is more effective than traditional methods in treating heart attacks.

   The correct answer is: False
    A heart attack must be quickly addressed with standard drug and surgical therapy. Alternative medicine, however, may be valuable in prevention and recovery.
   
   
   

5. Heart attack sufferers require a lengthy period of convalescence.

   The correct answer is: False
    People recovering from heart attacks are encouraged to get on their feet as soon as possible and start a gentle exercise program. Always follow your doctor's recommendations on types of exercise and how much you can do.
   
   
   — Resource - Webmd