Which condition is considered a form of cardiovascular disease?

• A. Hypertension
• B. Asthma
• C. Osteoarthritis
• D. Psoriasis

Answer: (A)

This question is about what counts as a cardiovascular disease. Cardiovascular disease includes disorders of the heart and the blood vessels. Hypertension, or high blood pressure, fits squarely here because it involves persistent elevation of arterial pressure, which places extra strain on the heart and damages blood vessels over time. This makes it a cardiovascular condition and a major driver of complications like heart attack, stroke, and heart failure.

In contrast, asthma affects the airways in the lungs; osteoarthritis is a degenerative joint disease; and psoriasis is a skin condition with systemic inflammation but not a primary cardiovascular disease. Understanding hypertension as a cardiovascular issue helps explain why managing blood pressure is so important for reducing cardiovascular risk.