The Heart's Blood Supply 🥹 The heart's blood supply is critical for providing oxygen and nutrients to the cardiac muscle. –– Dhana
Anatomy of the Coronary Arteries ️ Right Coronary Artery Supplies blood to the right side of the heart. Left Coronary Artery Supplies blood to the left side of the heart. Branching Arteries Smaller arteries branch off to reach all areas of the heart.
Oxygenated Blood Flow 1 Oxygen-Rich Blood Flows from the lungs into the left atrium. 2 Pumped to the Body Blood is pumped from the left ventricle to the body. 3 Circulates Through the Heart Oxygenated blood nourishes the heart muscle via the coronary arteries.
Deoxygenated Blood Flow Deoxygenated Blood Flows from the body into the right atrium. Pumped to the Lungs Blood is pumped from the right ventricle to the lungs. Reoxygenated in the Lungs Blood is oxygenated and returns to the left atrium.
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Importance of the Heart's Blood Supply 1 Oxygen and Nutrient Delivery The coronary arteries ensure the heart muscle receives the necessary oxygen and nutrients. 2 Cardiac Muscle Function A healthy blood supply is crucial for the heart to pump effectively. 3 Tissue Oxygenation The heart's blood supply distributes oxygenated blood throughout the body.
Common Heart Blood Supply Diseases Coronary Artery Disease Buildup of plaque in the coronary arteries, restricting blood flow. Heart Attack Sudden blockage of a coronary artery, causing damage to heart muscle. Angina Chest pain due to reduced blood flow to the heart. Arrhythmias Irregular heartbeats caused by issues with the heart's electrical system.