Is cardiac disease the same as cardiovascular disease

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Is cardiac disease the same as cardiovascular disease

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Cardiac means the heart specifically. Cardiovascular means the heart and your arteries and veins.

So cardiac disease is specifically a problem with the heart. Cardiovascular is a problem with the system, not just the heart.