Mar 24, 2022 · Learn about your heart’s anatomy, blood flow, electrical system and heartbeat, and heart conditions and diseases.

Feb 15, 2024 · NHLBI researchers and health educators are working to increase awareness of heart disease in women, particularly among young women and Black and Latina women.

Mar 24, 2022 · Blood flows from the body and lungs to the atria and from the atria to the ventricles. The ventricles pump blood out of the heart to the lungs and other parts of the body. …

Jun 6, 2023 · The electrodes send information about the person's heart rhythm to a computer in the AED. The computer analyzes the heart rhythm to find out whether an electric shock is …

Apr 12, 2023 · The total artificial heart has four mechanical valves that work like the heart’s own valves to manage blood flow. These valves connect the total artificial heart to the heart’s upper …

Jun 25, 2025 · Your heart has a special electrical system called the cardiac conduction system. This system controls the rate and rhythm of the heartbeat. With each heartbeat, an electrical …

Mar 24, 2022 · When your heartbeat is slower than normal, the electrodes deliver electrical impulses to your heart to make it beat normally. The device can send data to your doctor …

Mar 24, 2022 · This tip sheet offers simple ideas on how to incorporate physical activity into your daily routine and how a healthy diet can help lower or control heart disease risk factors.

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Dec 3, 2020 · The National Heart Lung and Blood Institute (NHLBI) supports the development of clinical practice guidelines based on the best available science that specialists and health care …