Deck 31: Women and Cardiovascular Disease

Question 1

Which term refers to a systemic disease in which fatty deposits composed of cholesterol, fat, and other blood components form plaque in the arteries?

A) stroke
B) atherosclerosis
C) hypertension
D) acute myocardial infarction

Answer 1

B

Question 2

Which part of the country has been classified as the "stroke belt" by the CDC?

A) northwestern states
B) northeastern states
C) southwestern states
D) southeastern states

Answer 2

D

Question 3

For each decade after age 55, the stroke risk for women _____.

A) remains unchanged
B) is halved
C) doubles
D) triples

Answer 3

C

Question 4

Hypertension has been defined as a _____.

A) systolic pressure of 120 mm Hg or higher and a diastolic pressure of 75 mm Hg or higher
B) systolic pressure of 75 mm Hg or higher and a diastolic pressure of 120 mm Hg or higher
C) systolic pressure of 140 mm Hg or higher and a diastolic pressure of 90 mm Hg or higher
D) systolic pressure of 90 mm Hg or higher and a diastolic pressure of 140 mm Hg or higher

Question 5

Which of the following is a symptom of CVD in women?

A) indigestion
B) slurred speech
C) headache
D) severe chest pain

Question 6

Which statement about the Heart and Estrogen/progestin Replacement Study (HERS) is correct?

A) It tested the effect of unopposed estrogen therapy versus placebo on risk of death from myocardial infarction or CHD.
B) No significant reduction of deaths was observed among treatment groups.
C) The intervention reduced the risk of nonfatal transient ischemic attack.
D) Based on their findings, the authors recommended initiating hormone treatment for women with heart disease.

Question 7

CVD death rates have increased for women and men in recent decades.

Question 8

The World Health Organization's Global Burden of Disease estimates that CVD is the leading cause of death in the world, specifically among women.

Question 9

Antioxidant vitamin supplements are recommended to help reduce the risk of CVD.

Question 10

Moderate alcohol consumption helps reduce the risk of CVD primarily by reducing HDL cholesterol levels.

Question 11

Socioeconomic status during childhood contributes to adult heart disease mortality.

Question 12

List five of the modifiable risk factors associated with 90% of CVD in women.

Question 13

In what three ways does exercise protect against coronary events?

Question 14

Research has documented CVD risk associated with psychosocial factors classified into what three psychosocial domains?

Question 15

List five barriers to CVD prevention reported by American women.