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Cardiovascular diseases  Discusses how a healthy heart and cardiovascular system can be affected by the quality of the air breathed in by humans. Shows that breathing in pollutants can also hurt other organs. Source: Environment Canada Clinical practice guidelines for nurses in primary care. Chapter 4: cardiovascular system  Contains information on common problems and emergencies of the cardiovascular system. Includes guidelines for assessing symptoms, causes, and types of cardiovascular illness. Describes diagnostic procedures, treatment options, and condition management. Source: Health Canada Coronary arteries and heart function  Explains how coronary arteries regulate the supply of blood to the heart muscle. Indicates the importance of collateral coronary arteries. Source: British Columbia Ministry of Health   Heart and circulatory system   Describes the heart and circulatory system, its role and how it works. Lists and explains what can go wrong. Source: American Academy of Family Physicians From: International resource Heart facts  Provides answers to questions about the heart's function, and includes facts about how much blood the heart pumps, why the heart makes the sound that it does, the number of blood vessels, and the changes in heart rate. Source: University of Ottawa, Heart Institute (UOHI) From: Heart anatomy Heart school  Includes explanations of cardiac management, terms, diseases, etc., plus helpful hints on diet, exercise and living a healthy lifestyle. Source: Capital Health (Edmonton) How your heart works  Diagrams blood flow through the heart chambers, heart valves, and coronary arteries. Discusses the function of the heart's electrical system and explains what can happen when any one thing is not working properly. Source: Capital Health (Edmonton) From: Heart school Patent ductus arteriosus (PDA)  Provides information for parents about one of the most common heart problems in newborns. Describes symptoms, dangers, and treatments for this illness. Source: Hospital for Sick Children (HSC)   Q & A: how your heart works: blood flow in the heart  Examines and illustrates how blood circulates within the heart. Source: Atrial Fibrillation Foundation (USA) From: International resource   Q & A: how your heart works: the electrical system  Examines and illustrates the electrical activity within the heart. Source: Atrial Fibrillation Foundation (USA) From: International resource
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