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Cardio Disease
Cardiovascular Disease Metabolic Sydrome
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Cardiovascular disease | a collective term used to refer to disorders of the circulatory system of the body. |
| Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease (ASCVD) | refers to narrowing of arteries by atherosclerotic plaques caused by hypercholesterolemia and coronary artery disease. |
| Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) | refers to the narrowing or obstruction of the arteries of the heart. |
| Angina Pectoris | severe chest pain |
| Myocardial Infarction (MI) | heart attack |
| Stroke | cerebrovascular accident |
| Hypertension | an increase in the pressure with which blood circulates through the arteries and veins. |
| Dysrhythmias | abnormalities in the electrical conduction pathways of the heart that lead to inefficient pumping of blood |
| Peripheral Vascular Disease | involves disorders of the blood vessels of the arms and legs. |
| Peripheral Arterial Disease | disorders of the arteries in the arms or legs. |
| Heart Failure | a progressive heart disease that affects the pumping actions of the heart muscles. |
| Insulin Resistance Syndrome | when the body does not respond to insulin |
| Metabolic Syndrome | a cluster of conditions that occur together increasing your risk of heart disease, stroke and type type 2 diabetes. |
| Body Mass Index (BMI) | weight in proportion to height. |