A downloadable PDF comic booklet with information on how to prevent heart disease and promote healthy hearts.

A downloadable PDF comic book in Spanish with information on how to prevent heart disease and promote healthy hearts.

This article from the American Family Physician journal discusses medical research on the treatment of hypertension and its role in preventing coronary heart disease. Read about how doctors are treating and preventing hypertension and...

This article is provided by the American Heart Association and it covers a range of topics included under statistics. Heart disease and stroke statistics are provided, along with fact sheets and international cardiovascular disease...

Take a look at the parts of the cardiovascular system including all of the major arteries and veins. Make sure to click on the interactive animation to find additional information.

Learn the risks of smoking and how it causes cardiovascular disease. The article includes the risks and health effects of smoking, information on secondhand smoke, and resources and tools for kicking the habit.

Learn about heart disease and related conditions and their causes.

Perfect for teachers of physical education or simply those who have a hankering to test out their strength, these fitness tests have been created to assess your cardiovascular endurance. Tests include a step-by-step procedure, the...

This comprehensive resource offers information about cardiovascular diseases for women and includes major risk factors.

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Your cardiovascular system has many jobs. At times the cardiovascular system can work like a pump, a heating system, or even a postal carrier. To do these tasks,...

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] A cardiovascular disease (CVD) is any disease that affects the cardiovascular system. But the term is usually used to describe diseases that are linked to...

This resource defines congenital heart disease and offers information on many types.

Defines congenital heart disease and offers information on many types. Also speculates on possible causes for fetal heart conditions.

One-page article answers questions about heart disease risk factors in children and teenagers including high blood pressure, cholesterol, smoking, obesity, and physical inactivity.

This is a simple guide from The Franklin Institute to keeping your heart healthy through proper exercise, a varied diet, and a clean lifestyle. Here, read about how to exercise and eat to avoid heart disease.

WebMD offers information on congenital heart disease, including types, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.

Discover how cardiovascular disease can be dangerous to human health.

This lesson provides an overview that explains the cardiovascular system in humans. It is 1 of 4 in the series titled "Animals: Human Cardiovascular System."

This resource provides an overview about heart disease.

Understand the structure and function human cardiovascular system.

Learn about some health problems related to a person's cardiovascular health.

Learn the anatomy of the human cardiovascular system.

This site features a detailed index of photographs for cardiovascular pathology. You can see what a normal human heart looks like and what a sick one looks like too. Come and check it out.

This site, published by the Department of Labor Statistics, provides information related to the Cardiovascular Technician Career. Employment projections and trends are detailed with a brief description of the profession.