1. What you thought you knew, and what you want to know
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Heart Health q&A
What you thought you knew, and what you want to know

2. How large is the width of a normal heart valve?
the size of a half dollar

3. Around What holiday do the number of heart attacks rise?
Christmas

4. What animal has the largest heart?
The blue whale, weighing over 1,500 pounds

5. How big is the human heart?
The size of two hands clasped together

6. How much blood does your heart pump per minute?
1.5 gallons

7. What is the most important key to good heart health?
Exercise

8. Who’s heart beats faster: a woman or a man?
A woman: it beats 8 beats per minutes faster

9. Can your heart continue to beat when separated from your body?
yes

10. What is the only cell that does’nt get blood from the heart?
The cornea: it does not have blood vessels

11. What are the ABC's of good heart health?
A: avoid tobacco
B: be more active
C: choose good nutrition

12. What are some common signs of a heart attack?
Sweating, nausea, shortness of breath, dizziness and fainting, chest pain, pain in the left arm, pain on the left side of the body

13. What is the greatest risk factor for heart disease?
Your activity level: Stay active!
Excessive amounts of sitting have been linked to heart disease