Quiz: Are you heart smart?

That’s not quite right… A heart attack (myocardial infarction) happens when blood stops flowing to part of your heart. A cardiac arrest occurs when the heart stops pumping blood around the body, normal breathing stops, and consciousness is lost.

That’s not quite right… A heart attack (myocardial infarction) happens when blood stops flowing to part of your heart. A cardiac arrest occurs when the heart stops pumping blood around the body, normal breathing stops, and consciousness is lost.

That’s not quite right… A heart attack (myocardial infarction) happens when blood stops flowing to part of your heart. A cardiac arrest occurs when the heart stops pumping blood around the body, normal breathing stops, and consciousness is lost.

Correct! A heart attack (myocardial infarction) happens when a blockage in the artery stops blood flowing to part of your heart. A cardiac arrest occurs when the heart stops pumping blood around the body.

That’s not quite right… There are currently more than 180,000 people in New Zealand living with some form of heart disease based on the most recent figures from the Ministry of Health. This is defined as adults (aged 15+ years) who recall if they have ever been admitted to hospital with a heart attack or if they have ever been diagnosed with angina by a doctor. This definition is also likely to underestimate the true number of people with heart disease, as some people may not be aware they have experienced a heart attack or angina in the past.

That’s not quite right… There are currently more than 180,000 people in New Zealand living with some form of heart disease based on the most recent figures from the Ministry of Health. This is defined as adults (aged 15+ years) who recall if they have ever been admitted to hospital with a heart attack or if they have ever been diagnosed with angina by a doctor. This definition is also likely to underestimate the true number of people with heart disease, as some people may not be aware they have experienced a heart attack or angina in the past.

That’s not quite right… There are currently more than 180,000 people in New Zealand living with some form of heart disease based on the most recent figures from the Ministry of Health. This is defined as adults (aged 15+ years) who recall if they have ever been admitted to hospital with a heart attack or if they have ever been diagnosed with angina by a doctor. This definition is also likely to underestimate the true number of people with heart disease, as some people may not be aware they have experienced a heart attack or angina in the past.

Correct! There are currently more than 180,000 people in New Zealand living with some form of heart disease based on the most recent figures from the Ministry of Health. This is defined as adults (aged 15+ years) who recall if they have ever been admitted to hospital with a heart attack or if they have ever been diagnosed with angina by a doctor. This definition is also likely to underestimate the true number of people with heart disease, as some people may not be aware they have experienced a heart attack or angina in the past.

That’s not quite right… Angina happens when your heart isn't getting enough blood, usually because of narrowed coronary arteries.  

Correct! Angina happens when your heart isn't getting enough blood, usually because of narrowed coronary arteries.  

That’s not quite right… Angina happens when your heart isn't getting enough blood, usually because of narrowed coronary arteries.  

That’s not quite right… Angina happens when your heart isn't getting enough blood, usually because of narrowed coronary arteries.  

That’s not quite right… The correct answer was all of the above. All these statistics are based on readily available data from the Ministry of Health website. You can find more info here.

That’s not quite right… The correct answer was all of the above. All these statistics are based on readily available data from the Ministry of Health website. You can find more info here.

That’s not quite right… The correct answer was all of the above. All these statistics are based on readily available data from the Ministry of Health website. You can find more info here.

Correct! All these statistics are based on readily available data from the Ministry of Health website. You can find more info here.

That’s not quite right… Heart failure can lead to excess fluid building up in your lungs, legs and other parts of your body. This fluid build-up can lead to a range of symptoms including swelling in the feet, ankles, legs and around your tummy or back, shortness of breath when active or when lying down, coughing or wheezing, extreme tiredness and loss of appetite. 

That’s not quite right… Heart failure can lead to excess fluid building up in your lungs, legs and other parts of your body. This fluid build-up can lead to a range of symptoms including swelling in the feet, ankles, legs and around your tummy or back, shortness of breath when active or when lying down, coughing or wheezing, extreme tiredness and loss of appetite. 

Correct! Heart failure can lead to excess fluid building up in your lungs, legs and other parts of your body. This fluid build-up can lead to a range of symptoms including swelling in the feet, ankles, legs and around your tummy or back, shortness of breath when active or when lying down, coughing or wheezing, extreme tiredness and loss of appetite. 

That’s not quite right… Heart failure can lead to excess fluid building up in your lungs, legs and other parts of your body. This fluid build-up can lead to a range of symptoms including swelling in the feet, ankles, legs and around your tummy or back, shortness of breath when active or when lying down, coughing or wheezing, extreme tiredness and loss of appetite.

That’s not quite right… Heart attack warning signs can include heaviness, tightness, pressure, discomfort or pain in your chest, shoulder, jaw, arm, neck or mid-back, sometimes accompanied by sweating, shortness of breath, nausea, fatigue, or dizziness. However, heart attacks look different for everyone, and some people have mild symptoms or no symptoms at all.

Correct! Heart attack warning signs can include heaviness, tightness, pressure, discomfort or pain in your chest, shoulder, jaw, arm, neck or back, sometimes accompanied by sweating, shortness of breath, nausea, fatigue, or dizziness. However, heart attacks look different for everyone, and some people have mild symptoms or no symptoms at all.

That’s not quite right… Heart attack warning signs can include heaviness, tightness, pressure, discomfort or pain in your chest, shoulder, jaw, arm, neck or mid-back, sometimes accompanied by sweating, shortness of breath, nausea, fatigue, or dizziness. However, heart attacks look different for everyone, and some people have mild symptoms or no symptoms at all.

That’s not quite right… Heart attack warning signs can include heaviness, tightness, pressure, discomfort or pain in your chest, shoulder, jaw, arm, neck or mid-back, sometimes accompanied by sweating, shortness of breath, nausea, fatigue, or dizziness. However, heart attacks look different for everyone, and some people have mild symptoms or no symptoms at all.

That’s not quite right… When your cholesterol is too high, it can build up as plaque in your arteries. If the plaque gets too big or breaks off, it can cause a heart attack and stroke. This risk also increases when your triglycerides levels are too high.

That’s not quite right… When your cholesterol is too high, it can build up as plaque in your arteries. If the plaque gets too big or breaks off, it can cause a heart attack and stroke. This risk also increases when your triglycerides levels are too high.

Correct! When your cholesterol is too high, it can build up as plaque in your arteries. If the plaque gets too big or breaks off, it can cause a heart attack or stroke. This risk also increases when your triglycerides levels are too high.

That’s not quite right… When your cholesterol is too high, it can build up as plaque in your arteries. If the plaque gets too big or breaks off, it can cause a heart attack and stroke. This risk also increases when your triglycerides levels are too high.

Correct! High blood pressure is often called the 'silent killer' because in most cases it doesn’t have any symptoms. The only way to find out if you have it is to get your blood pressure checked by your doctor, nurse or pharmacist, or to check it yourself with a home monitor. You can also check your heart age using My Heart Check. Find out more in our new Blood pressure hub.

That’s not quite right… High blood pressure is often called the 'silent killer' because in most cases it doesn’t have any symptoms. The only way to find out if you have it is to get your blood pressure checked by your doctor, nurse or pharmacist, or to check it yourself with a home monitor. You can also check your heart age using My Heart Check. Find out more in our new Blood pressure hub. 

That’s not quite right… All these statements are facts. You can find out more about cardiovascular disease mortality on Te Whatu Ora’s app. 

That’s not quite right… All these statements are facts. You can find out more about cardiovascular disease mortality on Te Whatu Ora’s app. 

That’s not quite right… All these statements are facts. You can find out more about cardiovascular disease mortality on Te Whatu Ora’s app. 

Correct! All these statements are facts. You can find out more about cardiovascular disease mortality on Te Whatu Ora’s app.
 

Correct! Rheumatic fever is a serious illness that can damage your heart. Symptoms include joint pain and swelling, fever, skin rash and jerky movements. It usually starts with a sore throat caused by Group A Streptococcal bugs (bacteria). If the ‘Strep throat’ isn’t treated, it can cause rheumatic fever, which can lead to damaged heart valves (rheumatic heart disease).  

That’s not quite right… Rheumatic fever is a serious illness that can damage your heart. Symptoms include joint pain and swelling, fever, skin rash and jerky movements. It usually starts with a sore throat caused by Group A Streptococcal bugs (bacteria). If the ‘Strep throat’ isn’t treated, it can cause rheumatic fever, which can lead to damaged heart valves (rheumatic heart disease).