the organ that gives life

The organ that is obviously indispensable for life and I find it very interesting and incredible is the heart because it is the strongest muscle of the human body, it is also the ambassador of emotions, without it we could not live, as it is responsible for irrigate life to our whole body.

The cardiovascular system is made up of the heart and the blood vessels and is the one that circulates the blood through the body to supply oxygen and nutrients. The heart pumps blood rich in oxygen and nutrients, keeping it moving in the body. In addition, the heart's electrical system controls the speed of the heartbeat. Specifically, it beats about 115,000 times a day, approximately 80 times per minute or about 42 million times a year.
The heart is the size of a large closed fist, and its importance is such that if it stops beating, oxygen stops reaching the rest of the organs of our body, finally causing death. It can weigh between 200-425 grams.
The heart is placed to the left because a series of genes 'push' the heart during the embryonic process to its final position in the left half of the body. And its position is fundamental for there to be an adequate match with the veins and arteries of the organism.
The most recurrent affections, related to this organ:
1. CARDIAC OR INFARCTION ATTACK
2. HYPERTENSION
3. HIGH TRIGLYCERIDES
4. ANGINA
5. ARRITMIA
6. AID FIBRILLATION
7. INSUFFICIENCY OR CARDIAC FAILURE
8. CONDITIONAL CARDIAC INSUFFICIENCY
9. BLOOD DISEASE (PAD)
10. METABOLIC SYNDROME
To take care of the heart it is advisable to take care of the weight and eat well, take care of cholesterol and glucose, sleep well, stay active, avoid stress and anxiety, control blood pressure, do not smoke, be careful with alcohol and other substances, control diabetes and diagnose any type of heart problems early.