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Quick refresher: the basics of our circulatory system Our circulatory system consists of several components that act in harmony to transport nutrients and oxygen to our tissues and remove waste products. Let’s quickly ...read more
Get a move on
Keeping active is good for you. It's good for your heart, improves your fitness, makes you feel happy, and if you choose the right activity, can even be fun. You don't have to join a gym, or pound the pavements, although you...read more
Heart healthy eating
Why do I need to be concerned about heart healthy eating? Diet is one of the things that can affect your heart health, and your risk for getting heart disease. And, every woman needs to be c...read more
How the heart works
The heart is a muscle about the size of your fist. It works like a pump and beats 100,000 times a day. The heart has two sides, separated by an inner wall called the septum. The right side of...read more
The normal heart reviewed
The heart is a pump consisting of four chambers. Its job is to pump blood which has already been around the body, to the lungs to obtain oxygen, and then back around the body to supply the organs. TheWhat is a congenital heart defect?
A congenital heart defect is a structural problem (or defect) in the heart that is present at birth. A baby's heart begins to develop shortly after conception. During development, structural ...read more
What is an atrial septal defect?
In this defect there is a hole between the top chambers (receiving chambers or atria). Due to the higher pressure in the left side of the heart, this allows oxygenated blood to flow through the hole from the ...read more
What is arteriosclerosis?
Arterioslcerosis is a chronic disease characterized by abnormal thickening and hardening of the arterial walls with resulting loss of elasticity. Also called “hardening of the arteries...read more
What we know about Atrioventicular Septal Defect
An AVSD is the most common congenital heart defect found in children with Down’s Syndrome, accounting for 50% of the total. In its complete form there is a hole in the wall between the top...read more
Your heart can be ill too
Unfortunately many people do not realise that this may be a problem until they experience symptoms such as angina or even a heart attack. Although this can happen without warning, the conditi...read more
