What does CVM mean in MEDICAL

Cardiovascular-Metabolism is an abbreviation used to describe the combined involvement of the cardiovascular system and metabolism. It focuses on understanding how the body can regulate its energy use, transport nutrients, and hormones across organ systems.

Understanding Cardiovascular-Metabolism helps medical professionals diagnose and treat various conditions related to metabolism, including diabetes, obesity, high cholesterol levels, hypertension, etc. It also helps them manage patients with long-term conditions or make lifestyle changes for better health outcomes.

The organs involved in Cardiovascular-Metabolism include heart, lungs, blood vessels (arteries and veins), kidneys and liver. Additionally, hormones released by these organs play an important role in regulating metabolism in the body.

Tests used to diagnose a condition related to Cardiovascular-Metabolism include blood tests (e.g., lipid panel), urinalysis (to assess kidney function), echocardiogram (to assess heart function) chest X-ray (to assess lung function) ECG (to assess electrical activity in the heart) among others. Depending on the symptoms presented by a patient additional tests may be ordered.

Yes, lifestyle modifications are often recommended for managing conditions affected by Cardiovascular-Metabolism as it helps reduce risk factors associated with these conditions such as dietary changes or exercise regimens.