Heart
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The heart is a muscular organ located in the chest cavity that pumps blood throughout the body via the circulatory system. It delivers oxygen and nutrients to tissues and removes waste products.
Functions of the Heart
- Pumps oxygenated blood from the lungs to the rest of the body
- Pumps deoxygenated blood to the lungs for oxygenation
- Maintains blood pressure and circulation
- Supports the delivery of hormones and immune cells
Common Heart Conditions
- Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) – Narrowing or blockage of coronary arteries
- Heart Attack (Myocardial Infarction) – Damage due to interrupted blood flow
- Heart Failure – Inability of the heart to pump effectively
- Arrhythmias – Abnormal heart rhythms
- Valvular Heart Disease – Dysfunction of heart valves
- Cardiomyopathy – Disease of the heart muscle
- Hypertension – High blood pressure affecting heart function












