I Heart February
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100

A temporary heart condition that's often brought on by a stressful situation such as the death of a loved one.


What is Broken Heart Syndrome?

100

A higher cocoa content is the reason this type of chocolate is considered to be better for you.

What is dark chocolate?

100

Conditions that involve narrowed or blocked blood vessels that can lead to a heart attack, chest pain (angina) or stroke. Other heart conditions, such as those that affect your heart's muscle, valves, or rhythm.

What is Cardiovascular Disease.

100

ST segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI)

Non-ST segment elevation mayocardial infraction (NSTEMI)

Myocardial infarction (MI)

Conorary thrombosis

Coronary occlusion

What are types of heart attacks?

100

This Valentine's Day candy will be in short supply this year due to the company Necco closing its factory doors.

What is Sweethearts candy or conversation hearts?

200

*News of an unexpected death of a loved one

*a frightening medical diagnosis

*domestic abuse

*losing or even winning a lot of money

*strong arguments

*a surprise party

*having to perform publicly

*job loss

*divorce

*physical stressors, such as an asthma attack, a car accident, or major surgery


What are potential triggers of Broken Heart Syndrome?

200

A group of medicines extracted for Foxglove plants.

What is digitalin?

200

The leading cause of death for both men and women.

What is heart disease?

200

Diabetes

Overweight and obesity

Poor diet

Physical inactivity

Excessive alcohol use

What are risks for a heart attack?

200

The total amount spent on chocolate and candy, according to ABC News article dated February 14, 2017.

What is $1.7 billion

300

*Gender - It affects females far more often then men

*Age - Most people are over 50

*History of neurological condition

*A previous or current psychiatric disorder

What are risk factors for Broken Heart Syndrome?

300

In 1785 this man's discovery was considered the beginning of modern therapeutics.

Who is William Withering?

300

The approximate number of Americans that die from heart disease each year.

What is 630,000?

300

Cardiomyopathies

Coronary artery disease

Diabetes

Diseases of the heart valve

Heart defects present at birth

High blood pressure

Lunch disease such as Emphysema

Past heart attacks

What are causes of heart failure?

300

The year Milton Hershey launched production of tear-dropped shaped "kisses."

What is 1907?

400

There is a temporary disruption of the heart's normal pumping function in one area of the heart.  The remainder of the heart functions normally or with even more forceful contractions.

What happens to the heart during Broken Heart Syndrome?

400

Two to six servings a week of high cocoa content chocolate (without saturated fats and sugars) lowers the chances of what type of heart condition.

What is atrial fibrillation?

400

This occurs every 40 seconds in the United States.

What is a heart attack?

400

Pain or discomfort in chest

Lightheadedness, nausea, or vomiting

Jaw, neck or back pain

discomfort or pain in arm or shoulder

Shortness of breath

What are common heart attack warning signs?

400

Two women who famously demonstrated how chocolate make people smile using a sitcom scene with them working on a chocolate factory assembly line.  (character names)

What is Ethel and Lucy from I Love Lucy?
500

Takotsubo cardiomyopathy, apical ballooning syndrome, or stress cardiomyopathy.

What other names do doctors sometimes call Broken Heart Syndrome?

500

This gift can improve emotional health and aid in relaxation.

What are flowers?

500

According to the American Heart Association, the number of U.S. adults that have some type of cardiovascular disease.

What is nearly half?

500

Quit smoking

Get regular exercise 

Eat a diet high in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and fish and low in animal products, simple carbohydrates, and processed foods.

Maintain a normal weight, blood pressure, blood lipid, and blood sugar levels.

What are things to do to help prevent a heart attack?
500

The year Richard Cadbury began selling chocolates in heart-shaped boxes.

What is 1861?