The statement that hypertension is NOT a type of cardiovascular disease is false. Cardiovascular , or heart disease describes a range of conditions that affect the heart. Hypertension is one these diseases (together with heart attack, which occurs when the blood flow to a part of the heart is blocked by a blood clot, stroke, heart failure,.Hypertension refers to heart conditions caused by high blood pressure. High blood pressure makes it difficult for your heart to pump blood and many problems may occur.
