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Cardiovascular Classroom Index

Here, find out about the anatomy of the heart and blood vessels, their normal functions, and what happens when things go wrong. This section gives a basic overview of cardiovascular health and is a good place to start before consulting the rest of this center's resources.

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Cardiovascular Health 101

  • Anatomy and physiology of a healthy cardiovascular system

Cardiovascular Health 201

  • Cardiovascular disease
  • Epidemiology
  • Causes
  • Risk factors
  • Reducing your risk
  • Signs and symptoms
  • Diagnosis
  • Treatment
  • Resources

Cardiovascular Health Glossary

  • Glossary

Videos and Animations

  • Angioplasty
  • Coping with the challenges of heart failure
  • Coronary angiography
  • Coronary artery bypass graft (CABG)
  • Heart surgery - reducing future risk factors
  • The Pacemaker imlant procedure
  • Treating atrial fibrillation
  • Understanding cholesterol levels
  • Understanding heart failure
  • What is a stent?
  • What is angina pectoris?

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