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
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Compared to commuting by car, cycling lowers the chance of passing away from cardiovascular disease by as much as 24%, and as much as 16% for cancer.
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Carlton Reid, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
Stroke prevention is the same as cardiovascular risk reduction, which includes paying attention to and modifying risk factors, such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes and obesity, as well as avoiding smoking and working on a healthy lifestyle.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 29 Oct. 2024
This puts them at a higher risk of type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular issues.3
Dietary changes could help ease metabolic syndrome and lower those risks, but most people struggle with sticking to restrictive diets.
—Simon Spichak, Health, 24 Oct. 2024
Physiological differences in the smallest blood vessels feeding the heart also play a role in cardiovascular outcomes.
—Amy Huebschmann, Discover Magazine, 24 Oct. 2024
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Carlton Reid, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
Stroke prevention is the same as cardiovascular risk reduction, which includes paying attention to and modifying risk factors, such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes and obesity, as well as avoiding smoking and working on a healthy lifestyle.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 29 Oct. 2024
This puts them at a higher risk of type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular issues.3
Dietary changes could help ease metabolic syndrome and lower those risks, but most people struggle with sticking to restrictive diets.
—Simon Spichak, Health, 24 Oct. 2024
Physiological differences in the smallest blood vessels feeding the heart also play a role in cardiovascular outcomes.
—Amy Huebschmann, Discover Magazine, 24 Oct. 2024
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“Cardiovascular.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cardiovascular. Accessed 5 Nov. 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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