ABOUT THE HEART AND HEART DISEASE
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THE HEART
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HEART CONDITIONS
Atherothrombosis
Atherosclerosis
Coronary Heart Disease and Angina
Heart Attack
Stroke
Heart Failure
Congenital Heart Disease
Arrhythmias
Sudden Cardiac Death
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PREVENTION
Are you at risk for heart attack or stroke?
Factors you can change
Factors you cannot change
A heart healthy lifestyle
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
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RISK FACTORS
High Blood Cholesterol
High Blood Pressure
Diabetes Mellitus
Overweight / Obesity
Smoking
Lack of Exercise
Stress
Age
Gender
Family History
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DIAGNOSIS
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TREATMENT
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REHABILITATION
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STATISTICS
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GLOSSARY
About The Heart & Heart Disease
The heart is a muscular pump which lies at the centre of the human cardiovascular system. The main function of the heart is to circulate blood throughout the body. Oxygen-rich blood flows out of the heart through the aorta, which then branches into smaller arteries carrying blood to all parts of the body. Conversely, oxygen-poor blood is transported back to the heart through a network of veins which culminate in two large veins known as the superior and inferior vena cava respectively.