18 Questions
What is the most common type of stroke that occurs in an atherosclerotic blood vessel?
Thrombotic stroke
Which of the following is a risk factor for both cerebrovascular disease and cancer?
Increasing age
What is the term for the movement of cancer cells from one part of the body to another?
Metastasis
Which of the following is a risk factor for cerebrovascular disease that is also a risk factor for heart disease?
Hypertension
Which of the following is a type of carcinogen found in charcoal-broiled or smoked foods?
Benzopyrene
What is the term for a group of abnormal cells that are not cancerous?
Benign tumor
What is the common risk factor for both laryngeal cancer and bladder cancer?
Tobacco smoking
Which type of cancer is more common in males?
Esophageal cancer
What is the common risk factor for both prostate cancer and breast cancer?
Family history
What is the common risk factor for both liver cancer and cervical cancer?
Viral infection
What is the most common risk factor for cancer deaths?
Tobacco use
What is the common risk factor for both bladder cancer and renal cancer?
Tobacco smoking
What is the primary cause of Primary Hypertension?
No definite cause
What is the risk of developing hypertension for individuals with a family history of hypertension?
Twice as high
What is the term for decreased oxygen supply to the heart muscle due to narrowed or clogged coronary arteries?
Ischemic Heart Disease
Which of the following is a modifiable risk factor for Coronary Artery Disease?
High lipid and cholesterol level
What is the term for the surgical procedure to bypass clogged coronary arteries?
Bypass Surgery
Which of the following lifestyle changes can help prevent hypertension?
Improve lifestyle and regular check-up
Learn about the causes and risk factors of cerebrovascular disease, including thrombotic stroke, embolic stroke, and hemorrhagic stroke. Understand how age, sex, hereditary, and race contribute to the risk of this deadly condition.
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