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Heart: An Online Exploration Learn the ins and outs of the human heart. Find out ways to help prevent getting heart disease or having a heart attack
Electric Heart this NOVA site tells the story of the quest for the best artificial heart plus gives you facts about the real ones.
HyperHeart
check out this animation of a heartbeat, or a cardiac cycle. Click the Play button to see how blood is pumped through the different parts of the heart.
Facts About Blood Cholesterol learn why it creates a risk for heart disease and how to keep it low for a healthier life.
Cardiovascular System information and diagrams of the heart, arteries, veins, kidneys, and more. From Human Anatomy Online.
Daniel Hale Williams read a biography of the man who was the first person to perform open heart surgery.
American Heart Association dedicated to providing education and information on fighting heart disease and stroke. Get info on your heart, risk factors, diseases, and tips for keeping a healthy heart.

All About the Heart
see a diagram of all the parts of the human heart, learn how it circulates blood through your body, and get tips on keeping your heart happy and healthy. From KidsHealth.org.
What Is a Heart Attack?
A heart attack occurs when the supply of blood and oxygen to an area of heart muscle is blocked, usually by a clot in a coronary artery.
Way Cool Surgery this site includes some great video clips of an actual doctor performing cardiac bypass surgery. Learn about heart health, and careers in the health care field