Health tests -» Heart disease

Think you might be a Sociopath? Take this quiz to see if you might be... (Questions and answers coming from an experienced individual.) (NOTE: This quiz is not a medical examination and is not a medical diagnosis. If you believe that something may seriously be wrong with you, please seek medical attention.)

Heart attacks are no joke. Men and women are susceptible to heart disease and heart attacks, so take this quiz to see if you know risk factors and symptoms that might be indicative of heart problems.

Try this quiz at the start and then again at the end of your placement to see how much you learn during your stay.

The following series of questions covers diseases of the cardiovascular system

Many people occasionally experience palpitations, or the awareness of their heart beating. Most of the time, these feelings of racing or skipping beats are of little concern. Sometimes, however, palpitations may be the sign of an arrhythmia, or an abnormal heartbeat. Arrhythmias may require treatment and can be life threatening. Do you know what symptoms people feel when they have an abnormal heart rhythm?

Any piece of equipment that runs constantly year after year is bound to break down at some point. This includes your heart. It's a powerful muscle that keeps you going, but you may not give it much thought. Are you doing all you can to protect your precious heart?

A diagnosis of heart murmur can be disconcerting -- after all, the heart is a vital organ. Could you identify the symptoms of a heart murmur?

Myocardial infarction, or heart attack, claims one third of its victims before they ever reach the hospital. Do you know what to do to increase your chances of surviving?

Cynicism has been studied as a potential cause of heart disease. Take this quiz to gauge whether your level of cynicism puts you at risk.