Definition

How Your Heart Works - Animation

Choose a preferred language

Your heart is responsible for delivering blood to all parts of your body. It supplies oxygen and other nutrients where needed.

© 2000-2026 The StayWell Company, LLC. All rights reserved. This information is not intended as a substitute for professional medical care. Always follow your healthcare professional's instructions.
heart icon

Healthy heart, healthier life

Don't wait to get to get answers about chest pain or high blood pressure.

FIND A CARDIOLOGIST
stethoscope icon

Personalized care starts with the right provider

Search by specialty, location, and more.

FIND A DOCTOR
Related Articles
Read article
Heart Health
What is Heart Failure?

Watch this video to learn how the heart muscle weakens with heart failure, and how heart failure affects your body.

Read article
Heart Health
Focus On: Atrial Flutter

The heart has its own electrical system that helps keep the heart in rhythm and helps control howThe hear...

Read article
Heart Health
Definition: Ventricular Septum

Watch this to learn what the ventricular septum is.

Read article
Heart Health
Focus On: Heart Attack

Watch this to learn what happens in the body during a heart attack, and the signs and symptoms to look for.