Cardiac Science

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Centrally located between the lungs, the human heart is the main pumping force behind the body's circulatory system, or the matrix of branching blood vessels reaching all parts of the body. Knowing how the heart works is the key to understanding heart disease and developing treatments — including surgery. Breakthroughs in cardiac research and medicine are redefining how doctors approach heart disease and teach their patients about reducing risk.

Hearty and Healthy

Treating your heart right is a no-brainer if you want help living a long, healthy life. Learn more.

The Heart in Action

Follow the flow of blood through the chambers, vessels and valves of the human heart in this animation.

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