cardiovascular risk
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Noun type
Compound Noun (Abstract): "Cardiovascular risk" is an abstract noun because it refers to the likelihood or probability of experiencing a heart or blood vessel-related health event (such as a heart attack or stroke). It’s a conceptual measure used in medicine and public health — not a tangible object.
It is uncountable when referring to the general concept:
“Smoking significantly increases cardiovascular risk." It can be treated as countable in certain contexts: “Different cardiovascular risks were identified in the patient profile.”
It is a compound noun formed from cardiovascular (relating to the heart and blood vessels) + risk (possibility of harm)
Definition/s
- The likelihood of developing diseases or conditions that affect the heart and blood vessels.
- A medical assessment category based on factors such as blood pressure, cholesterol levels, lifestyle, and family history.
- The probability of a cardiovascular event (like stroke or heart attack) occurring within a specific timeframe.
Examples
- High cholesterol contributes to elevated cardiovascular risk.
- Doctors assess cardiovascular risk before recommending treatments.
- Regular exercise is known to lower cardiovascular risk across all age groups.
What are Openers?
- Openers are conversation starters you will use to participate in a discussion. They come in three forms:
- Ask an open question and understand your conversation partners’s views.
- Make sure to ask follow ups, and remember: this is a conversation, not an interview!
- Tell a personal story. Something that has happened to you, or somebody you know.
- Or tell us about something that you have done or seen.
- Your conversation partners must then follow up with you or reciprocate with their own stories.
- Share an opinion about something that the content has inspired.
- Respectfully identify any agreement or disagreement there is in the room.
What are Openers?
- Openers are conversation starters you will use to participate in a discussion. They come in three forms:
- Ask an open question and understand your conversation partners’s views.
- Make sure to ask follow ups, and remember: this is a conversation, not an interview!
- Tell a personal story. Something that has happened to you, or somebody you know.
- Or tell us about something that you have done or seen.
- Your conversation partners must then follow up with you or reciprocate with their own stories.
- Share an opinion about something that the content has inspired.
- Respectfully identify any agreement or disagreement there is in the room.
The Skinny
You’ve been asked to brief a senior executive (the “boss”) on a key issue from a recent business news event. This person is busy and relies on you to give them insight, not headlines.
You have 60–90 seconds to deliver a concise, high-value update tailored to their concerns and communication preferences.
- Who are they?
- What do they care about?
- What do they not want to hear?
- What part of the story matters most to them?
- Don’t explain everything—prioritise.
- Be clear, precise, and professional.
- Avoid informal or emotional language.
Two Papal Styles: Clerical vs. Pastoral
Understanding the difference can help us see why Pope Francis felt so different from past leaders—and why some people loved his style while others disagreed with it.
- Focuses on rules, tradition, and Church authority
- Speaks with clear, firm direction
- Keeps strong boundaries between Church leaders and members.
Example: A clerical pope might defend strict Church teachings on family or sacraments.
- Focuses on compassion, listening, and inclusion
- Tries to meet people where they are.
- Emphasises mercy over judgment.
Example: A pastoral pope might welcome divorced people or support migrants and the poor.
