Definition of cardiovascular disease:

Cardiovascular System

The definition of cardiovascular disease is best understood by breaking the words down and defining each part.

"Cardio-" means "of the heart." It is from the Greek word kardia, which means heart.

"Vascular" means "of or having vessels, or ducts." In relation to the human body, it refers to the system of vessels that transport blood and other substances.

"Disease" has more than one meaning. In this context, it means "an impairment of health or a condition of abnormal functioning."

So the answer to the question, "what is cardiovascular disease?" is "Any impairment or condition of abnormal functioning of the heart and blood vessels."

Some of the primary cardiovascular diseases and conditions, such as high blood pressure and angina (type of chest pain) give us reality on what cardiovascular disease is.

There are many treatments for cardiovascular disease. I have several cardiovascular conditions and my treatments include some prescription medications as well as cardiovascular activity and a low carbohydrate, healthy foods diet.

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