Updated January 2, 2022 The heart is an integral organ in the human body. It is made of specialized cells that contract in response to […]
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Basic Terminology – Cardiovascular System
Updated December 11, 2020 The Heart Muscle Myocytes – The individual cells of the heart. Myocardial septum – Tissue separating the heart chambers. Ventricles – […]
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Updated September 20, 2020 The human body has a complex chemical messenger system enabled by the endocrine system. The major components of this system, the […]
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Heart disease that results from another physiological disorder is considered secondary disease.
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For a quick summary see http://alicia-prater.blogspot.com/2011/08/circulation.html
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Updated Sept. 6, 2020 Endocarditis is an infection of the endocardium (the inner lining of the heart chambers) and/or the valves in the heart. It […]
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Updated Sept. 3, 2020 The heart is essential for life, pumping blood through the body with an average of 100,000 beats a day, 60-100 beats […]
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Updated Sept. 3, 2020 A congenital disease is a defect or disorder that is present from birth. Congenital heart disease includes a variety of defects […]
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Updated September 9, 2020 Another name for a stroke is a cerebral infarction or a cerebrovascular accident (CVA). The blood vessels that bring blood to […]
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Updated August 26, 2020 If the heart is damaged, it loses the ability to pump blood efficiently. This causes the blood to back up into […]
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