Valve Disease Quiz - How Much Do You Know?

Valve Disease Quiz - How Much Do You Know?

Find out how much you know about valve disease including what to look for, the causes and risk factors, how it's treated and more.

Introduction

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As many as 5 million Americans are diagnosed with valve disease each year. Valve diseases involve damage to one or more of the heart's valves and while some types are not serious, others can lead to major complications--including death.

Find out how much you know about valve disease including what to look for, the causes and risk factors, how it's treated and more. You can also learn more by reading a patient brochure about the disease.

Questions

Valve disease is a disease that affects:

A. The arteries
B. The veins
C. The lungs
D. The heart

What does the heart do?

A. Pumps oxygenated blood to the body
B. Pumps blood to the lungs to receive oxygen
C. Takes oxygen from the air and transports it to the blood
D. A & B

How many valves does the heart have?

A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4

True or False? The valves of the heart open two ways to allow blood that needs oxygen to enter, and oxygenated blood to leave.

True
False

True or False? Regurgitation is when a valve leaks.

True
False

Diseases of which valves are the most common (check all that apply)?

A. Tricuspid
B. Pulmonary
C. Mitral
D. Aortic

True or False? Most people with mitral valve prolapse (MVP) will need treatment?

True
False

Is it more common for valve disease to be caused by problems at birth (congenital) or problems that develop later in life (acquired)?

A. Congenital
B. Acquired

Which of the following are risk factors for valve disease (check all that apply)?

A. Older age
B. Rheumatic fever
C. Previous heart attack
D. Bicuspid valve

True or False? If you don't have valve disease symptoms you don't need to worry?

True
False

True or False? Shortness of breath, excessive fatigue, and fainting are all a normal part of aging and are not always a cause for concern.

True
False

What are common signs/symptoms of valve disease (check all that apply)?

A. Shortness of breath
B. Fatigue
C. Swelling
D. Vision problems
E. Dizziness
F. Excessive Sweating

True or False? Only a cardiologist can diagnose valve disease.

True
False

A damaged valve can cause which of the following health problems (check all that apply)?

A. Enlarged or damaged heart
B. Heart attack
C. Arrhythmia (irregular heartbeat)
D. Loss of sensation in hands or feet
E. Depression
F. Congestive heart failure
G. Stroke
H. Reduced quality of life

True or False? There are medications that can treat valve disease.

True
False

True or False? Because older patients are more frail, they may not be good candidates for valve surgery.

True
False

True or False? For the most part, patients report feeling like they are "back to normal" after valve surgery and go on to live full and active lives.

True
False