heart disease

NOUN

disease of the heart

Synonyms

STRONGEST

angina congestive heart failure

WEAK

cardiac infarction congenital heart disease coronary thrombosis ischemic heart disease myocardial infarction

Example Sentences

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The condition has also been associated with other serious health problems, including heart disease and diabetes.

From Science Daily • Jun. 12, 2026

Residents living in these areas are advised to stay indoors where possible — especially people with respiratory or heart disease, elderly individuals and children.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

Data gathered from decades-long studies suggested that carrying out regular resistance or weight training over an extended period can significantly lower the chance of death from heart disease and stroke.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

It can cause plaque to build up in blood vessels and is linked to heart disease.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026

Imagine that you are a government official charged with procuring the funds to fight one of two proven killers: terrorist attacks and heart disease.

From "Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything" by Steven D. Levitt