Cardiovascular Health

6 words in this vocabulary list

noun a chronic disease characterized by abnormal thickening and hardening of the arterial walls with resulting loss of elasticity

  • Arteriosclerosis is a condition characterized by the thickening and hardening of the walls of the arteries.
  • My doctor told me that arteriosclerosis is when your arteries get all clogged up.
  • I heard that eating too much junk food can lead to some serious arteriosclerosis.
  • In a metaphorical sense, arteriosclerosis can be seen as a blockage in the flow of creativity and innovation.

noun a medical condition characterized by high blood pressure in the arteries

  • Hypertension is a medical condition characterized by high blood pressure.
  • My doctor told me I have hypertension, so I need to start watching my salt intake.
  • I never realized how serious hypertension could be until my uncle was diagnosed with it.
  • The tension in the room was so high, it felt like a form of hypertension among the group.

noun a medical condition characterized by an abnormally slow heart rate

  • The patient was diagnosed with bradycardia, characterized by a slow heart rate.
  • My friend experienced bradycardia during his last check-up.
  • I heard that bradycardia can make you feel really tired.
  • His bradycardia was like a slow metronome, ticking away at a relaxed pace.

noun acls

  • The medical team successfully resuscitated the patient using ACLS protocols.
  • The doctors used ACLS to save the patient's life.
  • The paramedics busted out the ACLS gear to revive the guy.
  • In times of crisis, having ACLS knowledge is like having a lifesaving superpower.

verb to engage in aerobic exercise or activities

  • Many people choose to aerobicize in order to improve their cardiovascular health.
  • I love to aerobicize at the gym because it makes me feel great!
  • Let's hit the park and aerobicize together, it'll be fun!
  • She decided to aerobicize her mind by reading challenging books.

noun a type of physical exercise that combines rhythmic aerobic exercise with stretching and strength training routines

  • Many people choose to participate in aerobics classes to improve their cardiovascular health.
  • I'm thinking about trying out aerobics to get in shape for summer.
  • Aerobics is a killer workout, but it's worth it for the results.
  • In the business world, staying competitive is like doing aerobics - you have to keep moving to succeed.