What does it mean cardiovascular?

Cardiovascular means relating to the heart and blood vessels. The cardiovascular system is made up of the heart, blood vessels, and blood. The heart pumps blood through the blood vessels to all parts of the body. The blood delivers oxygen and nutrients to the cells and removes waste products.

Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. Cardiovascular diseases include heart disease, stroke, and peripheral artery disease. Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women in the United States. Stroke is the fifth leading cause of death for both men and women in the United States. Peripheral artery disease is a common circulatory problem that affects the blood vessels in the legs.

There are many risk factors for cardiovascular disease, including:

* High blood pressure

* High cholesterol

* Diabetes

* Smoking

* Obesity

* Physical inactivity

* Family history of cardiovascular disease

You can reduce your risk of cardiovascular disease by making healthy lifestyle choices, such as:

* Eating a healthy diet

* Getting regular exercise

* Quitting smoking

* Managing your blood pressure and cholesterol

* Limiting alcohol intake

* Maintaining a healthy weight

If you have any of the risk factors for cardiovascular disease, talk to your doctor about how you can reduce your risk.