How Much Do You Know About Coronary Artery Disease and Angioplasty?

Coronary artery disease (CAD) plays a major role in the leading cause of death in this country: heart attack. CAD is also known as atherosclerosis. Learn more about this disease and its treatment by taking this quiz, based on information from the American Heart Association (AHA) and the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI).

Which is a symptom of coronary artery disease?

A. HeadacheB. Sleep problemsC. Pain or discomfort in the chest, arms or lower jawD. Diarrhea

Which procedure or test is used to diagnose CAD?

A. ElectrocardiogramB. Treadmill stress testC. Cardiac catheterizationD. All of the above

One possible treatment for CAD is coronary angioplasty. What does it involve?

A. A new section of artery replaces the blocked sectionB. A tiny balloon is inflated inside an arteryC. Medication is used to expand the arteryD. None of the above

During angioplasty, doctors often place a stent inside the artery. What is a stent?

A. A new section of arteryB. A cotton tubeC. A wire mesh tubeD. A slow-release medication capsule

In about 40 percent of people who have coronary angioplasty done, the artery narrows or becomes blocked again within six months. When is this more likely to happen?

A. If you smokeB. If you have diabetesC. If you have unstable angina before the procedureD. All of the above

Which lifestyle factor has the greatest impact on your health after angioplasty?

A. ObesityB. High blood pressureC. Inactive lifestyleD. Smoking

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How Much Do You Know About Coronary Artery Disease and Angioplasty?