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Heart - Wikipedia
In humans, the heart is approximately the size of a closed fist and is located between the lungs, in the middle compartment of the chest, called the mediastinum. [4]
Heart | Structure, Function, Diagram, Anatomy, & Facts | Britannica
Heart, organ that serves as a pump to circulate the blood. It may be as simple as a straight tube, as in spiders and annelid worms, or as complex as the four-chambered double pump that is the center of the circulatory system in humans, other mammals, and birds.
Heart: Anatomy & Function - Cleveland Clinic
Your heart is the main organ of your cardiovascular system, a network of blood vessels that pumps blood throughout your body.
Heart Anatomy: Diagram, Blood Flow and Functions - MedicineNet
Learn about the heart's anatomy, how it functions, blood flow through the heart and lungs, its location, artery appearance, and how it beats.
Heart Anatomy, Function, and Blood Circulation - WebMD
Learn about the anatomy of the heart and how its chambers, valves, and vessels work together to maintain effective blood circulation throughout the body to sustain life.
How the Heart Works - What the Heart Looks Like | NHLBI, NIH
This image shows the four chambers of the heart and the direction that blood flows through the heart. Oxygen-poor blood, shown in blue-purple, flows into the heart and is pumped out to the lungs.
Heart & Vascular Care | Baptist Health South Florida
Baptist Health is a regional leader in heart health. Learn about what our expertise in heart and vascular care can do for you.
How the Heart Works | Congenital Heart Defects (CHDs) | CDC
Blood is carried through the body in blood vessels called arteries and veins. The process of moving blood through the body is called circulation. Together, the heart and vessels make up the cardiovascular system. The heart has four chambers (two atria and two ventricles).
American Heart Association | To be a relentless force for a world of ...
Learn more about the American Heart Association's efforts to reduce death caused by heart disease and stroke. Also learn about cardiovascular conditions, ECC and CPR, donating, heart disease information for healthcare professionals, caregivers, and educators and healthy living.
Heart and Cardiovascular Services | Broward Health
Heart conditions affect how the heart pumps blood throughout the body. Our cardiovascular specialists diagnose and treat many types of heart disease using advanced testing, medications and specialized procedures.
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