The heart is a hollow, muscular organ, about the size of a fist, that pumps blood throughout the body. It helps supply oxygen and nutrients to cells and remove waste products. The heart is part of the circulatory system, along with the blood and blood vessels.
Welcome to the Heart Health Channel by eMedTV. Here you will find a wide range of articles covering the anatomy of the heart, diseases that can affect it, and procedures used to help the heart function properly. Whether you are looking for information on valve replacement surgery, bypass surgery, coronary heart disease, or how an echocardiogram is carried out, we have the information you need.
Like some people, you may begin your eMedTV heart experience by clicking any of the featured heart links located on this page. You can also begin by using the health topic section on the left side to find a particular topic of interest. If you do not find the heart information that you are looking for in these two locations, use the search box at the top of this page.
