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Cerebrovascular disease: Disease of the blood vessels and, especially, the arteries that supply the brain. Cerebrovascular disease is usually caused by atherosclerosis and can lead to a stroke. See also atherosclerosis, stroke. Last Editorial Review: 5/13/2016.
The world's biggest killer. Globally, cardiovascular diseases (which include cerebrovascular diseases) are responsible for more deaths than any other cause. In the UK, about a third of all deaths are caused by cardiovascular disease. Overall, coronary heart disease is the UK's biggest killer. Cancer claims the second highest number of lives, with stroke third. Read about the risk factors for cerebrovascular disease and how to prevent them.