cardiovascular

adjective car·dio·vas·cu·lar \ -ˈvas-kyə-lər \

|Updated on: 11 Jul 2018

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Definition of cardiovascular

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

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cardiovascularly

adverb

- cardiovascularly fit

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running, swimming, and other cardiovascular exercises

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In 2014], a systematic review and meta-analysis of studies looking at long-term consumption of coffee and the risk of cardiovascular disease was published.

— sy mukherjee, Fortune, "Could Drinking Lots of Coffee Really Help You Live Longer? Here Are the Facts," 3 July 2018
Neither was a 2018 study in The Lancet that combined a bunch of huge databases for looking at cardiovascular disease to find that consuming more than 100 grams of alcohol a week increased overall mortality.

— adam rogers, WIRED, "The Troubled End of an Ethically Compromised Booze Study," 25 June 2018
Caloric restriction can increase the median life span of rats by 14 to 45 percent, reducing inflammation, oxidative stress, cholesterol, triglycerides, and the risk of tumors and cardiovascular disease, and improving the immune system.

— jacqueline detwiler, Popular Mechanics, "I Hacked My Body So You Don't Have To," 25 June 2018
Want to keep your heart and cardiovascular system healthy for years to come?

— Houston Chronicle, "10 steps to protect your heart, brain and body from disease and premature aging," 20 May 2018
Studies show loneliness is a risk factor for everything from cardiovascular problems and Alzheimer’s disease to diabetes and stroke.

— sumathi reddy, WSJ, "The Goal: Longer Life With Less Loneliness," 28 Apr. 2018
Angelone, who previously chaired the nutrition committee for the American Heart Association's San Francisco chapter, said that excess salt is harmful to the cardiovascular system in two ways.

— lisa drayer, CNN, "Curbing salt intake could add years to your life," 26 Apr. 2018
Obesity and diabetes in children are especially worrisome because of their association with the early development of cardiovascular disease and long-term diabetes.

— ronald s. litman, Philly.com, "Unintended consequences of taking prescription medicines," 20 June 2018
The study was conducted in Spain and tracked more than 7,400 people at high risk for cardiovascular disease recruited through 11 study sites.

— julia belluz, Vox, "This Mediterranean diet study was hugely impactful. The science just fell apart.," 20 June 2018

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cardiovascular

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Definition of cardiovascular for English Language Learners

medical : of or relating to the heart and blood vessels
: causing the heart to beat faster and harder for a period of time

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cardiovascular

adjective car·dio·vas·cu·lar \ -ˈvas-kyə-lər \

medical Definition of cardiovascular

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

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cardiovascularly

adverb

- cardiovascularly fit

cardiovascular

noun

medical Definition of cardiovascular

: a substance (as a drug) that affects the heart or blood vessels

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