How Well Do You Know Your Heart Disease Facts?

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Find out what we’re doing to educate Iowans about heart disease and why it’s so important to call 911 at the first sign of heart attack.

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If you’re on this page, you know it’s important to recognize the symptoms of a heart attack. But did you know that Iowans living in rural areas often don’t call 911 when experiencing a heart attack? Test your knowledge to see how savvy you are.

Serious Symptoms Quiz

1. Which of the following are symptoms of a heart attack? Select all that apply.
- A. Burning in chest
- B. Tightness in chest
- C. Nausea and/or vomiting
- D. Neck discomfort/tightness
- E. Pain/discomfort/tightness in the arm
- F. Dizziness
- G. Shortness of breath
- H. Abnormal heartbeat
- I. Fatigue
- J. Cold sweats
- K. All of the above
2. How many Iowans recognize the major symptoms of a heart attack?
- A. 90%
- B. 75%
- C. 100%
- D. 65%
3. Men and women can experience different heart attack symptoms.
- A. True
- B. False
4. When you are experiencing heart attack symptoms, what is the best way to get treatment?
- A. Get in the car and drive yourself to the ER right away!
- B. Call 911 for an ambulance.
- C. Ask a friend or family member to drive you to the ER as soon as possible.
5. How many rural Iowans say they would call 911 if they thought they were having a heart attack?
- A. 90%
- B. 15%
- C. 100%
- D. 50%
6. How many rural Iowans have called 911 to get an ambulance for themselves?
- A. 88%
- B. 20%
- C. 12%
- D. 65%
7. Can you request the ambulance take you to a specific local hospital for your care?
- A. Yes
- B. No
8. What is the maximum amount of time that should elapse between when you experience symptoms, and when your vessel is opened?
- A. 20 minutes
- B. 120 minutes
- C. 60 minutes
- D. 30 minutes
9. If you call 911 because of heart attack symptoms, but EMTs determine you aren’t having a heart attack, are you penalized?
- A. Yes
- B. No
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How Well Do You Know Your Heart Disease Facts?

Serious Symptoms Quiz

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