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CARDIOVASCULAR; CV The term "Cardiovascular" means "pertaining to the heart and blood vessels". A cardiovascular surgeon performs operations on the heart and blood vessels. "Vascular" pertains to blood vessels; a vascular surgeon performs surgery on the blood vessels outside the heart. Many patients are admitted with "cardiovascular problems". This is a general term that describes problems with the blood vessels, blood pressure or performance of the heart. |
 Image 1: Cardiovascular system |
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Last Reviewed: October 23, 2014
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