Heart treatments

The heart works the hardest of any muscle in the human body. The cardiovascular system, which includes your heart and blood vessels, is responsible for circulating blood throughout your body.

This supplies your body's muscles, tissues and organs with oxygen and nutrients. The electrical system of the heart stimulates contraction of the heart muscle and makes the heart beat to pump the blood.Heart valves allow the flow of blood in the right direction.

When part or parts of the cardiovascular system cease to function properly, heart treatments are often required.

A variety of physicians may be involved in your care, including surgeons, cardiologists and your primary care doctor.

Surgeons handle the repair of arteries and valves in your heart. Cardiologists do cardiac procedures like placing stents in clogged arteries or placing a pacemaker to keep your heart beating normally.

A primary care doctor plays a role in helping people who have heart failure. Your primary care doctor will be kept abreast of your condition and be a vital part in your recovery.