Definition

1. Noun:
   • A disease of the heart or blood vessels: "Cardiovascular disease" is a broad term for a class of diseases that involve the heart (cardio) or the blood vessels (vascular). It refers to conditions that affect the circulatory system.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • Smoking and a poor diet are major risk factors for developing cardiovascular disease.
  • The doctor specializes in treating various forms of cardiovascular disease.
  • Regular exercise can significantly reduce your risk of cardiovascular disease.

Advanced Usage

• "to be diagnosed with cardiovascular disease": to receive a formal medical identification of having a condition affecting the heart or blood vessels.
  • After his tests, he was diagnosed with cardiovascular disease.
• "management of cardiovascular disease": the ongoing treatment and control of the condition.
  • Lifestyle changes are a crucial part of the management of cardiovascular disease.

Variants and Related Words

• Cardiovascular (adj): relating to the heart and blood vessels.
  • Cardiovascular health is important for overall well-being.
• Coronary artery disease (n): a specific, common type of cardiovascular disease where the arteries supplying blood to the heart become narrowed.
• Stroke (n): a type of cardiovascular disease that occurs when blood flow to part of the brain is interrupted.
• Hypertension (n): high blood pressure, a condition that is a major risk factor for other cardiovascular diseases.

Synonyms

• Heart disease: Often used interchangeably, though it can be more specific to conditions of the heart itself.
• Circulatory system disease: A more technical synonym emphasizing the system affected.

Related Phrases

• Cardiovascular disease risk: the likelihood of developing such a disease.
  • His family history increases his cardiovascular disease risk.
• Cardiovascular disease prevention: actions taken to avoid the onset of the disease.
  • Public health campaigns focus on cardiovascular disease prevention.

Related Terminology

• Atherosclerosis: The buildup of fats, cholesterol, and other substances in and on the artery walls, which is a primary cause of many cardiovascular diseases.
• Cardiologist: A doctor who specializes in diagnosing and treating cardiovascular diseases.

Noun

1. a disease of the heart or blood vessels