cardiovascular disease
Circulatory system illness
Cardiovascular disease refers to conditions affecting the heart and blood vessels—heart attacks, strokes, heart failure, and arterial disease.
The term often appears in discussions of risk factors: Smoking, obesity, and high blood pressure all increase your risk of cardiovascular disease.
Sometimes shortened to CVD in medical contexts.
Arterial plaque accumulation disease
- hypertensionChronic elevated arterial pressure
- heart failureInadequate blood pumping condition
- arrhythmiaAbnormal cardiac rhythm
- cardiomyopathyHeart muscle disorder
angina · stroke · atrial fibrillation · aneurysm · thrombosis · embolism · ischemia · stenosis
Inhaling burning tobacco
- obesityExcess body fat condition
- sedentary lifestyleHabitual physical inactivity
- diabetesMetabolic disorder affecting glucose
- high cholesterolExcess blood lipids
hypertension · family history · poor diet · stress · trans fats · sodium intake · metabolic syndrome · inflammation
Implanted tube for blockages
- bypass surgeryRerouting blood past blockages
- pacemakerDevice regulating heartbeat
- defibrillatorHeart-shocking medical device
- statinsLipid-lowering pharmaceuticals
beta blockers · blood thinners · ablation · valve replacement · aspirin therapy · nitroglycerin · diuretics · anticoagulants
Circulatory system's pump
- arteriesTubes carrying oxygenated blood
- veinsBlood-return tubes
- capillariesTiniest blood vessels
- ventricleHollow organ chamber
atrium · coronary arteries · aorta · endothelium · blood vessels · circulatory system · heart valves · pulmonary artery
Ultrasound of the heart
- angiogramBlood vessel X-ray
- electrocardiogramHeart's electrical activity record
- stress testEvaluating performance under strain
- blood pressureCirculatory force measurement
cholesterol test · MRI · CT scan · lipid panel · troponin · ultrasound · biomarkers · screening
Activity for fitness
- heart-healthy dietNutrition supporting cardiovascular wellness
- Mediterranean dietTraditional southern European eating pattern
- omega-3Polyunsaturated dietary fat
- fiberPlant-based digestive aid
whole grains · smoking cessation · weight management · stress reduction · regular checkups · blood pressure monitoring · physical activity · moderation
atherosclerosis
Arterial plaque accumulation disease
- hypertensionChronic elevated arterial pressure
- heart failureInadequate blood pumping condition
- arrhythmiaAbnormal cardiac rhythm
cardiomyopathy · angina · stroke · atrial fibrillation · aneurysm · thrombosis · embolism · ischemia · stenosis · myocarditis
smoking
Inhaling burning tobacco
- obesityExcess body fat condition
- sedentary lifestyleHabitual physical inactivity
- diabetesMetabolic disorder affecting glucose
high cholesterol · hypertension · family history · poor diet · stress · trans fats · sodium intake · metabolic syndrome · inflammation · age
stent
Implanted tube for blockages
- bypass surgeryRerouting blood past blockages
- pacemakerDevice regulating heartbeat
- defibrillatorHeart-shocking medical device
statins · beta blockers · blood thinners · ablation · valve replacement · aspirin therapy · nitroglycerin · diuretics · anticoagulants · lifestyle modification
heart
Circulatory system's pump
- arteriesTubes carrying oxygenated blood
- veinsBlood-return tubes
- capillariesTiniest blood vessels
ventricle · atrium · coronary arteries · aorta · endothelium · blood vessels · circulatory system · heart valves · pulmonary artery · carotid artery
echocardiogram
Ultrasound of the heart
- angiogramBlood vessel X-ray
- electrocardiogramHeart's electrical activity record
- stress testEvaluating performance under strain
blood pressure · cholesterol test · MRI · CT scan · lipid panel · troponin · ultrasound · biomarkers · screening · risk assessment
exercise
Activity for fitness
- heart-healthy dietNutrition supporting cardiovascular wellness
- Mediterranean dietTraditional southern European eating pattern
- omega-3Polyunsaturated dietary fat
fiber · whole grains · smoking cessation · weight management · stress reduction · regular checkups · blood pressure monitoring · physical activity · moderation
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Wellbeing of circulatory system
heart health · cardiovascular fitness · aerobic fitness · physical fitness · good health
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Ailment of breathing organs
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