cardioprotective

adjective

car·​dio·​pro·​tec·​tive ˌkär-dē-ō-prə-ˈtek-tiv How to pronounce cardioprotective (audio)
: serving to protect the heart
a drug's cardioprotective effect

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Additionally, estrogen, a cardioprotective hormone, decreases during menopause, which may contribute to the heart disease risk.4 Risks Depression and heart disease have a complex link because each condition can worsen or lead to the development of the other. Carisa Brewster, Verywell Health, 16 Aug. 2024 The days of alcohol being viewed as cardioprotective are gone. Janet Lee, Washington Post, 17 June 2024 Studies have shown that eggplant contains cardioprotective compounds for a healthier heart. Jaclyn London, M.s., R.d., Good Housekeeping, 4 Jan. 2023 Inthis 2012 study, for example, researchers found gymnema sylvestre was linked to anti-obesity and cardioprotective effects, both of which are crucial for weight loss. James Robinson, Discover Magazine, 29 Dec. 2022 In addition to having cardioprotective factors, recent studies have also shown that consumption of whole grains is associated with a lower risk of type 2 diabetes. Amy Fischer Ms, Rd, Cdn, Good Housekeeping, 25 July 2022 The results suggested some cardioprotective benefit to moderate consumption of Andalusian aged white wine specifically. Lettie Teague, WSJ, 28 Jan. 2022 But the drug again failed clinical testing of its cardioprotective effect. Bradley J. Fikes, sandiegouniontribune.com, 11 May 2017 Other studies have also pointed to the lack of evidence of harm from dairy fats, and evidence of a cardioprotective effect from dairy fats. Bradley J. Fikes, sandiegouniontribune.com, 30 Apr. 2017

Word History

First Known Use

1984, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of cardioprotective was in 1984

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“Cardioprotective.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cardioprotective. Accessed 7 Nov. 2024.

Medical Definition

cardioprotective

adjective
car·​dio·​pro·​tec·​tive -prə-ˈtek-tiv How to pronounce cardioprotective (audio)
: serving to protect the heart especially from heart disease
cardioprotective effects of ACE inhibitors
a cardioprotective agent
cardioprotection noun
"Pediatric" doses of aspirin (75 to 100 mg per day) are now used overwhelmingly for cardioprotection in adults in developed countries. Doron C. Greenbaum and Garret A. FitzGerald, The New England Journal of Medicine
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