Heart

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The heart is a muscular organ which pumps blood through the blood vessels of the circulatory system. to provide the body with oxygen and nutrients, as well as assists in the removal of metabolic wastes. The heart is located in the middle compartment of the chest. The heart has 2 pumps, each composed of one atrium and one ventricle with the contraction sequence controlled by it’s own electrical system. There are heart valves ensuring that flow is only in one direction.

Glossary: Aneurysm
Glossary: Bypass Operation
Glossary: Closed Heart Surgery
Glossary: Gated Blood Pool Scan
Glossary: General Practitioner
Your family doctor, also referred to as a GP. Often the first point of contact for cardiac patients following discharge from hospital. Your GP can help manage ongoing medications, referrals to cardiac services, and coordination of your care between specialists.

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