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Cardiothoracic :: Cardiology :: Cardiovascular_Disorders :: Cardiothoracic_Surgery :: Cardiovascular_System :: Cardiovascular :: Cardio_Kickboxing_and_Aerobics :: Cardiomyopathy :: Cardiopulmonary :: Cardiovascular_Medicine
 

Cardio is the medical term used to reference the heart. From Greek kardia: heart. The Greek spelling using k is the reason for the usage of K in EKG (electrocardiogram).

Also used in reference to exercises and/or equipment intended for cardiovascular fitness and endurance training (aerobic exercise).

External links


  • http://www.doitsports.com/vt/program-day-view.tcl?target_day=88&program_id=502
  • http://exercise.about.com/cs/cardioworkouts/a/cardio101.htm

Medical terms | Etymology | Sports terminology | Exercise

 

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