cardiovascular

American  

[kahr-dee-oh-vas-kyuh-ler] / ˌkɑr di oʊˈvæs kyə lər /

adjective

Anatomy.

1. of, relating to, or affecting the heart and blood vessels.

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cardiovascular British  

/ ˌkɑːdɪəʊˈvæskjʊlə /

adjective

1. of or relating to the heart and the blood vessels

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cardiovascular Scientific  

/ kär′dē-ō-văs′kyə-lər /

1. Relating to or involving the heart and blood vessels.

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cardiovascular Cultural  

1. A descriptive term for the heart and the blood vessels.

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Etymology

Origin of cardiovascular

First recorded in 1875–80; cardio- + vascular

Example Sentences

Dietary guidelines from the cardiovascular research nonprofit largely mirrored those published by the U.S.

From Los Angeles Times

Long an authoritative source of health recommendations, the group releases dietary guidance about every five years to promote cardiovascular health.

From The Wall Street Journal

Over a follow-up period of nearly five years, those receiving evolocumab in addition to standard therapy had a 31% lower risk of experiencing their first major cardiovascular event.

From Science Daily

Patients with resistant hypertension face a higher risk of serious cardiovascular events such as heart attacks and heart failure.

From Science Daily

Many patients rely on anti-inflammatory medications, but these drugs can carry risks, including gastrointestinal and cardiovascular side effects.

From Science Daily