The heart is located in the center of the chest, with part of it tipped slightly so that it taps against the left side of the chest.
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There are 20 feet of blood vessels in each square inch of human skin.
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Since 1988, the CDC has reported a 99% reduction in bacterial meningitis caused by Haemophilus influenzae, due to the introduction of the vaccine against it.
Heart diagram
The conduction system of the heart.
Blood flow through the heart.
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Intraaortic balloon pump. The balloon deflates during systole, so cardiac output is unimpeded.