2006-10-30 08:20:43 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Heart Diseases
cardio = heart
vascular = blood vessels
It is a disease of the blood vessels that serve the heat muscle tissue. Blocking these vessels means that the heart muscle tissue doesn't get enough oxygen causing pain (angina) or even dearth of some of the heart tissue as might occur in a heart attack. If enough heart tissue dies, the heart fails to function, leading to death.
2006-10-30 08:32:14 · answer #1 · answered by WildOtter 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The cardiovascular system is the vessels (or Arteries, Arterial Veins, Veins and capillaries system) that carries blood, nutrients and gases around the body which is pumped by the heart.
Cardio = Heart muscle
Vascular = Veins, arteries etc etc.
Cardiovascular Disease therefore is a disease, of this blood transport system, ie furring up (clogging) of the arteries, veins etc due to a combination of high fat un-healthy diet, smoking, lack of exercise etc which all contribute over time to the demise and workings of this system, which will also lead to angina, heart attacks, poor circulation etc.
2006-10-30 16:40:04 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cardiovascular disease (CVD), principally heart disease and stroke, is the Nation's leading killer for both men and women among all racial and ethnic groups.
Almost 1 million Americans die of CVD each year, which adds up to 42% of all deaths.
Heart disease doesn't just kill the elderly -- it is the leading cause of death for ALL Americans age 35 and older. Heart disease accounts for over one million deaths each year; in 160,000 of those deaths the individuals were 35 to 64 years old.
Early medical detection and treatment is available, but the effectiveness of this in actually preventing heart attacks is questionable according to a study that was published in the journal Circulation.
2006-10-30 16:25:22 · answer #3 · answered by LeChara Johnson 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Heart Disease
http://www.bbc.co.uk/health/healthy_living/nutrition/dietary_cvd.shtml
2006-10-30 16:23:56 · answer #4 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just as WildOtter has said, it means any disease that either affects your heart or your blood vessels or both. If the disease is an obstructive type than the lungs usually get involved.
2006-10-30 18:53:49 · answer #5 · answered by Diezel 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's basically a group of diseases that affect the heart, major arteries and pulmonary/respiratory system including the lungs.
Coronary heart disease, heart attacks, atheroma (hardening and furring up of arteries), emphysema, chronic bronchitis, cystic fibrosis etc are all cardiovascular illnesses.
2006-10-30 16:29:08 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A lot of correct answers ,but to Le Chara most americans are obese and thats what causes heart disease.
2006-10-30 16:51:20 · answer #7 · answered by Andy P 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Put simply it's caused by the arteries furring up, that's when it's called ischaemic heart disease which causes restricted blood flow which as you will know can kill you if untreated.
It is treatable today but 15 years ago it was a death sentence.
2006-10-30 16:33:10 · answer #8 · answered by tucksie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
any disease that affects the heart and the vascular system i.e the circulation, veins and arteries, drainage. it generally refers to disease of the heart or its blood vessels.
2006-11-01 20:20:35 · answer #9 · answered by cherub 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Diseases of the heart and lungs That is not good.
2006-10-30 16:27:42 · answer #10 · answered by icecreamboy121 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋