Introduction

Heart Components, Functions and Blood Circulation

The Heart Encyclopedia "Introduction" provides an overview of the basic components and functions of a normal heart and provides comprehensive heart-related information:

• Heart's main components and how they work
• Heart's job
• Heartbeats
• Blood circulation

Created by Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center Heart Institute health care professionals, the Heart Institute Encyclopedia is a comprehensive information source about pediatric cardiac disorders and available treatment options.

The Heart Institute Encyclopedia is intended for patients, families and medical professionals.

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Rev. 9/06

Heart Institute Encyclopedia

• Heart Institute Encyclopedia
• Introduction
  • Heart Encyclopedia Introduction
  • Heart Components
  • Heart Functions
  • Heartbeats
  • Blood Circulation
• Cardiac Anomalies / Congenital Heart Defects
• Heart Diseases
• Signs and Symptoms
• Cardiac-Related Diagnostic Methods
• Treatment Options
• Glossary
• Heart Institute Home Page
• Contact Us