Medical term covering disorders of the brain's blood vessels, such as stroke and aneurysms.
Cerebrovascular disease is a leading cause of death in Japan.
高血圧は脳血管疾患のリスクを高める。
High blood pressure increases the risk of cerebrovascular disease.
脳卒中 specifically refers to a stroke (sudden interruption of blood supply), while 脳血管疾患 is a broader category including all cerebrovascular disorders.
Compound of 脳 (brain), 血管 (blood vessel), and 疾患 (disease).