The human heart can be likened to a car engine: both are power supplies that keep bodies in motion. The heart works as a pump that pushes blood to the organs, tissues and cells of the body. The blood pumped by the heart delivers oxygen and nutrients to every cell and removes carbon dioxide and waste products made by these cells. But if the blood flow to the heart slows or stops or the rhythm of the heartbeat is disturbed, might endanger life. As with a car engine, how involved will determine how long the heart and how they work.
“Many people take better care of your car than your body,” said Dr. Denton A. Cooley, founder, president and chief surgeon at Texas Heart Institute. “They worry about an oil change, perform the regular tuning and use the proper fuel. But when it comes to their own body, feed it with foods that are high in fat and salt, smoke and do not exercise regularly. Medical advances can not eradicate cardiovascular disease. Good health depends largely on people to do their part. “
