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Having to do with the heart and blood vessels.

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Cardiovascular diseases refer to a group of diseases affecting the cardiovascular system (heart and blood vessels). The narrowing or blockage of blood vessels (often due to atherosclerosis) results in a reduced blood supply to the heart muscle. This is often characterized by chest pain (angina) and heart attacks.

Cardiovascular can also involve lymphatics (see circulatory system).

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Related words:

Aorta - Circulatory system - Coronary heart disease


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20-2-2008