Learn About Heart & Vascular Disease

We want you and your family members to be informed about your condition and help us manage your care. We encourage you to speak freely with your physicians and nurses at HeartCare Midwest.

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Learn About Heart Failure

Heart failure, also called congestive heart failure, is a condition in which the heart cannot pump enough oxygenated blood to meet the needs of the body's other organs. The heart keeps pumping, but not as efficiently as a healthy heart.

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Heart Failure Video

This video explains the different types of heart failure, and the treatments that can help you manage your condition and live a healthy life.

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Take the Heart Health Test

How knowledgeable are you about your heart health? Find out more by taking this quiz, based on information from the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) and the American Heart Association (AHA).
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Overview of the Vascular System

What is the vascular system?
The vascular system, also called the circulatory system, is made up of the vessels that carry blood and lymph through the body. The arteries and veins carry blood throughout the body, delivering oxygen and nutrients to the body tissues and taking away tissue waste matter.
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Basic Anatomy of the Heart

The heart is the hardest working muscle in the human body. Located almost in the center of the chest, the adult human heart is about the size of one fist. At an average rate of 80 times a minute, the heart beats about 115,000 times in one day or 42 million times in a year.
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Cardiovascular Disease Statistics

Did you know? Cardiovascular disease, which includes heart disease and stroke, is the leading cause of death in the U.S. for both men and women. But it's a disease that can be effectively treated—and even prevented.
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