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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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

Impaired kidney function was also a major risk factor for heart disease, contributing to about 12% of global cardiovascular deaths.

From Science Daily • May 29, 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

The discovery could eventually lead to new treatments for heart disease and fatty liver disease.

From Science Daily • May 25, 2026

Dies of heart disease in 1870, perhaps die most beloved General in the history of American war.

From "The Killer Angels: The Classic Novel of the Civil War" by Michael Shaara