cardiovascular disease
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Definition
- 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
- a disease of the heart or blood vessels