How does the heart work? What does it do? What is it composed of? How do you examine it? This article offers cardiac anatomy and physiology in a nutshell The heart is a complex organ that pumps blood ...

Nuclear imaging techniques are available to assess cardiac anatomy and function. A radioactive substance is delivered to the myocardium in nuclear imaging, and external cameras detect the gamma ...

The anatomical location of the CS often serves as a landmark for surgeons when performing cardiac surgery. In this article, we will discuss the anatomy and function of the CS, as well as the ...

This article explores the normal age-related changes occurring in the cardiovascular system. This is the first of an updated article series on how age affects the main organ systems. Citation: Knight ...