Cardiovascular [CV]
Pertaining to the heart and blood vessels that make up the circulatory system.
Disorder
Cardiovascular Disease [CVD]
A general term referring to conditions affecting the heart (cardio) and blood vessels (vascular system). May also simply be called heart disease. Examples include coronary artery disease, valve disease, arrhythmia, peripheral vascular disease, congenital heart defects, hypertension, and cardiomyopathy. Refer to specific conditions for detailed explanations.
Catecholaminergic Polymorphic Ventricular Tachycardia [CPVT]
A rare inherited heart rhythm disturbance found in young people and children.