Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. Each year it claims more lives than the next seven leading causes combined.
Heart disease can take many forms and varies widely in severity.
Some people are born with it, but most often heart disease develops later in life. Heart disease usually develops gradually and may go virtually unnoticed. The groundwork for this silent killer can begin in early childhood, with the only manifestation a fatal heart attack decades later. The following 10 questions will test your general knowledge about heart disease. As you go through the questions and review your answers, consider whether you and your family are taking adequate precautions and engaging in healthy lifestyle habits.