HEART FACTS AND THE EKG

The image below shows two healthy people enjoying a game of tennis.
Their hearts are healthy and there is no chest pain.

Simple heart facts: The heart is a pump that pumps blood to all the
organs around the body. Any damage to the heart muscle such as a
myocardial infarction may cause lack of blood supply and oxygen
deprivation. This results in chest pain and shortness of breath.

Hemodynamics refers to blood flow. 




Simple heart facts



 The heart and lungs are both located in the thoracic cavity.
The heart and lungs work together.


Quick read EKG



What is an EKG?
An EKG or Electrocardiogram, is a simple diagnostic 
 test used to evaluate the electrical conduction system
of the heart. If someone is having chest pain and seeks
medical intervention, an EKG is usually done.

The EKG is noninvasive , but gives very important
information about heart damage. Lab values are also done.
More helpful information can be accessed by clicking
on the links: Chest pain and the EKG


             Heart at work

The heart is always at work. It is a pump that pumps
blood around the body. Any obstruction to the flow 
of blood in and around the heart, may lead to failure.
Cardiogenic shock may result from pump failure.

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