Heart Valve Disease 101

Quiz Questions

• 1.
  How many Americans are estimated to have heart valve disease (HVD)?

  • A.
    10,000
  • B.
    350,000
  • C.
    6.7 million
  • D.
    11.6 million
• 2.
  What are the symptoms of heart valve disease?

  • A.
    Lightheaded, faint, or dizzy feelings
  • B.
    Irregular heartbeat, heart flutter, or chest pains
  • C.
    Shortness of breath after light activity or while laying down
  • D.
    Tiredness, even if you’ve had plenty of sleep
  • E.
    Edema (swelling of the ankles and feet)
  • F.
    Not feeling like yourself (missing out on daily activities)
  • G.
    All of the above
• 3.
  Who is at risk for developing heart valve disease?

  • A.
    People in older age brackets (65+ years old)
  • B.
    People with congenital abnormalities
  • C.
    People who have developed certain types of infections including bacterial endocarditis
  • D.
    People with a family history of HVD
  • E.
    People who have experienced radiation to the chest including chemotherapy
  • F.
    All of the above
• 4.
  How many Americans report knowing little to nothing about heart valve disease?

  • A.
    1 in 2
  • B.
    1 in 10
  • C.
    3 in 4

Quiz Outcomes

• 1.
  Well done!

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