heart disease

noun

: an abnormal condition of the heart or of the heart and circulation (such as coronary heart disease, arrhythmia, or heart-valve defect)

Examples of heart disease in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Instead, a lower resting heart rate can imply several meanings, including less body fat and a more physically active lifestyle which help protect against heart disease. Bryant Stamford, The Courier-Journal, 14 Mar. 2024 In addition to regular screenings, Holtzman said that making healthy choices can help prevent heart disease. Brian Mastroianni, Health, 13 Mar. 2024 Experts say this approval expands treatment options for those living with obesity and heart disease and could widen insurance coverage for the costly drug. Alyssa Hui, Verywell Health, 11 Mar. 2024 The 60-year-old actor — best known for his roles in The Wire, Bosch, Netflix's Resident Evil — died of ischemic heart disease and atherosclerotic coronary artery disease, per his death certificate obtained by PEOPLE. Joelle Goldstein, Peoplemag, 11 Mar. 2024 Higher-weight patients with heart disease but not diabetes were 20% less likely to experience those problems compared with patients who took placebo, or dummy shots, the study found. Jonel Aleccia, Quartz, 8 Mar. 2024 Doctors have long noted that cigarette smoking is a risk factor for lung cancer, heart disease and stroke. USA TODAY, 5 Mar. 2024 Risk factors for heart disease include diabetes, high blood pressure, obesity, smoking and high cholesterol to name a few. Omer Awan, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2024 Also called atherosclerosis, CAD is the most common type of heart disease, according to the CDC. Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 28 Feb. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1830, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of heart disease was in 1830

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“Heart disease.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/heart%20disease. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

heart disease

noun
: an abnormal condition of the heart or of the heart and blood circulation

Medical Definition

heart disease

noun
: an abnormal condition of the heart or of the heart and circulation (as coronary heart disease, arrhythmia, or heart-valve defect)

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