Cardiovascular disease (CVD)

Definition

A group of diseases affecting the heart or blood vessels.

Used by Edexcel

Specification 5.25 · Paper 1

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) affects the heart or blood vessels. One common problem is the build-up of fatty deposits, called atheromas, in artery walls. These narrow the space available for blood to flow.
Revise: Treatments for Cardiovascular Disease

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GCSE Biology · key term

A group of diseases affecting the heart or blood vessels.

Used by Edexcel

Specification 5.25 · Paper 1

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) affects the heart or blood vessels. One common problem is the build-up of fatty deposits, called atheromas, in artery walls. These narrow the space available for blood to flow.
Revise: Treatments for Cardiovascular Disease

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