Recent Examples on the WebIn addition to having cardioprotective factors, recent studies have also shown that consumption of whole grains is associated with a lower risk of type 2 diabetes. Amy Fischer Ms, Rd, Cdn, Good Housekeeping, 25 July 2022 The results suggested some cardioprotective benefit to moderate consumption of Andalusian aged white wine specifically. Lettie Teague, WSJ, 28 Jan. 2022 But the drug again failed clinical testing of its cardioprotective effect. Bradley J. Fikes, sandiegouniontribune.com, 11 May 2017 Other studies have also pointed to the lack of evidence of harm from dairy fats, and evidence of a cardioprotective effect from dairy fats. Bradley J. Fikes, sandiegouniontribune.com, 30 Apr. 2017 The granddaddy of painkillers is known to have cardioprotective effects, and has long prescribed for that purpose. Bradley J. Fikes, sandiegouniontribune.com, 9 May 2017
Word History
First Known Use
1984, in the meaning defined above
Medical Definition
cardioprotective
adjective
car·dio·pro·tec·tive -prə-ˈtek-tiv
: serving to protect the heart especially from heart disease