cardiovascular
adjective
car·dio·vas·cu·lar
ˌkär-dē-ō-ˈva-skyə-lər 
1
: of, relating to, or involving the heart and blood vessels
2
: used, designed, or performed to cause a temporary increase in heart rate
a cardiovascular workout
cardiovascularly
adverb
cardiovascularly fit
Examples of cardiovascular in a Sentence
running, swimming, and other cardiovascular exercises
Recent Examples on the Web
Not only is heart disease the leading cause of death for Americans, but Black Americans are also more vulnerable to cardiovascular disease and high blood pressure, according to Annapoorna Kini, a professor of medicine and cardiology at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai.
—
Trey Williams, Fortune, 17 Apr. 2024
Fossil fuel aerosols kill millions of people a year by contributing to respiratory problems, cardiovascular diseases, and other health issues.
—Matt Simon, WIRED, 15 Apr. 2024
The team focused on a subset of about 30,000 volunteers living with obesity over the age of 40, who had no pre-existing cardiovascular disease.
—Ed Cara / Gizmodo, Quartz, 11 Apr. 2024
Physicians may also decide that people who are at high risk for cardiovascular disease may benefit from other features of statins or other medications, such as their ability to reduce inflammation.
—Fran Kritz, Verywell Health, 8 Apr. 2024
Using a salt substitute when cooking was linked with a lower risk of dying early from any cause or from cardiovascular disease in a new study published Monday in the journal Annals of Internal Medicine.
—Kristen Rogers, CNN, 8 Apr. 2024
For people short on time, high-intensity training is a good alternative to steady-state cardiovascular exercise.
—Jason Sawyer, Discover Magazine, 5 Apr. 2024
Prolonged sitting has been linked to early mortality, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, depression and anxiety, and even exhaustion and job dissatisfaction.
—Tatum Hunter, Washington Post, 4 Apr. 2024
More people are dying from cardiovascular disease caused by lead exposure than by cholesterol.
—Kate Gibson, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2024
Trey Williams, Fortune, 17 Apr. 2024
Fossil fuel aerosols kill millions of people a year by contributing to respiratory problems, cardiovascular diseases, and other health issues.
—Matt Simon, WIRED, 15 Apr. 2024
The team focused on a subset of about 30,000 volunteers living with obesity over the age of 40, who had no pre-existing cardiovascular disease.
—Ed Cara / Gizmodo, Quartz, 11 Apr. 2024
Physicians may also decide that people who are at high risk for cardiovascular disease may benefit from other features of statins or other medications, such as their ability to reduce inflammation.
—Fran Kritz, Verywell Health, 8 Apr. 2024
Using a salt substitute when cooking was linked with a lower risk of dying early from any cause or from cardiovascular disease in a new study published Monday in the journal Annals of Internal Medicine.
—Kristen Rogers, CNN, 8 Apr. 2024
For people short on time, high-intensity training is a good alternative to steady-state cardiovascular exercise.
—Jason Sawyer, Discover Magazine, 5 Apr. 2024
Prolonged sitting has been linked to early mortality, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, depression and anxiety, and even exhaustion and job dissatisfaction.
—Tatum Hunter, Washington Post, 4 Apr. 2024
More people are dying from cardiovascular disease caused by lead exposure than by cholesterol.
—Kate Gibson, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2024
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“Cardiovascular.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cardiovascular. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.
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cardiovascular
adjective
car·dio·vas·cu·lar
ˌkärd-ē-ō-ˈvas-kyə-lər
: of, relating to, or involving the heart and blood vessels
cardiovascular disease
Medical Definition
cardiovascular
1 of 2 adjective
car·dio·vas·cu·lar
-ˈvas-kyə-lər
1
: of, relating to, or involving the heart and blood vessels
cardiovascular disease
the cardiovascular system
2
: used, designed, or performed to cause a temporary increase in heart rate (as to improve heart function and reduce the risk of heart disease)
a cardiovascular workout
treadmills, stationary bicycles, and other cardiovascular equipment
cardiovascularly
adverb
cardiovascularly fit
cardiovascular
2 of 2 noun
: a substance (as a drug) that affects the heart or blood vessels
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