HHT IQ QUIZ

HHT can cause different symptoms in different people, even those in the same family.

True

False

Migraine headaches are more common in people with HHT than in the general population.

True

False

If you have HHT, each of your biological children has a _____% chance of inheriting it from you.

25%

50%

75%

100%

You are the first person in your family to be diagnosed with HHT. Who else in your family needs to be screened for HHT?

A) Parents

B) Siblings

C) Children

D) All of the above

Average time of diagnosis for most people who have HHT is:

A) 3 months

B) 1 year

C) 5 years

D) 27 years

HHT is classified as a rare disease. But is it that rare? How many people have HHT?

A) 1 in 1,000

B) 1 in 5,000

C) 1 in 10,000

D) 1 in a million

Can a person ever have HHT if neither of their parents have it?

Yes

What are telangiectasias and AVMs (arteriovenous malformations)?

A) Abnormal blood vessels where capillaries are too big

B) Abnormal blood vessels where capillaries are missing

C) Oversized veins or arteries

AVMs (arteriovenous malformations) from HHT in these organs can cause a stroke:

A) Brain only

B) Brain and liver

C) Lung and brain

Many common complications of HHT can be prevented by routine screening for:

A) Brain AVMs

B) GI AVMs

C) Lung AVMs

D) Both A and C

Why is it critical to screen for lung AVMs in women who may have HHT, even if they have no symptoms, before they become pregnant?

A) Untreated lung AVMs are more likely to bleed (rupture) during pregnancy

B) To see if the baby will inherit HHT

C) Lung AVMs cause longer labor

Heart failure in HHT can be caused by

A) Liver AVMs

B) Severe anemia

C) Both A and B

HHT can cause brain abscess due to lung AVMs

True

False

Where can you get the best diagnosis, screening and treatment for HHT?

A) An ENT (ear, nose, and throat doctor)

B) An HHT Center of Excellence

C) A General Practitioner/Internist

What is the role of Cure HHT?

A) To help create Awareness about HHT for patients and the medical community

B) To work towards a better future for those with HHT through research and education

C) To find treat, and cure HHT

D) All of the above

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