Pathophysiology Of Ischemia
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The heart is the human body's hardest working organ. Throughout life it continuously pumps blood enriched with oxygen and vital nutrients through a network of arteries to all parts of the body's tissues.
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Heart Attack Symptoms and Warning Signs
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