An Overview of the Healthy Heart

An anatomical model of a heart against a gray background Robina Weermeijer/Unsplash

This video from the Mayo Clinic provides an overview of how the heart and circulatory system work, including the function of the different chambers of the heart and the movement of de-oxygenated and oxygenated blood.

“Coronary artery disease symptoms may be different for men and women. For instance, men are more likely to have chest pain. Women are more likely to have other symptoms along with chest discomfort, such as shortness of breath, nausea and extreme fatigue.”

https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/heart-disease/symptoms-causes/syc-20353118