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Cardiac catheterization was invented in 1929 by Werner Forssmann, a German surgeon. He was one of the braver surgeons; he practiced catheterization on his own heart!

The best way to avoid heart disease is to get moving. The risk of heart disease doubles in inactive people versus people who get regular exercise. Aerobic activity, like running, swimming, and biking, are the best choices for cutting your risk of heart disease.

Did you know that your heart weighs less than one pound? The average weight for women is eight ounces, and for men it is 10 ounces. Despite it’s small size, your heart beats with enough strength to shoot blood a distance of 30 feet.

Did you know the heart is simply a hollow muscle? It’s regular and constant contractions allow it to pump blood throughout the circulatory system. The heart muscle is found in every animal with blood vessels.

It is the heart that is responsible for pumping blood, which contains oxygen and nutrients, to every part of the body. The heart pumps blood through an incredibly complicated network of blood vessels that is an unbelievable 60,000 miles long.

Don't think that you are not at risk for heart disease if you don't have other family members who have had heart issues. Family history is a significant issue, but the main risk factors include your cholesterol level and whether you smoke.

Triglycerides are a type of lipid, or chain of fatty acids, that are very beneficial at the proper levels. They provide energy to the body's cells. If triglyceride levels are too high, however, the risk for cardiac disease may increase.

Did you know your heart has its own protective layer? The pericardium is a double-walled sac that anchors the heart to its surround structures, prevents drowning the heart in an excess of blood, and protects the heart.

Did you know amphibians and many reptiles have double circulatory systems? The double system allowed for the presence of lungs to deliver oxygenated blood straight to the heart, but the heart is not wholly separated into two distinct pumps.

Managing your cholesterol is an important factor in maintaining your heart health. Abnormal cholesterol levels such as high LDL cholesterol or low HDL cholesterol are a major risk factor for heart disease and stroke.

Did you know the heart pumps up to nearly 8 gallons a minute? The heart makes energy enough to drive a truck 20 miles. Add that up over a lifetime, and that is equal to one roundtrip to the moon.

The human embryo’s heart starts to beat around 22 days, about 5 weeks, after conception. The heart first beats about 75-80 beats per minute. The heart rate will then increase so that by the 7th week the embryonic heart rate beats between 165 and 185 BPM.

Too many calories, fatty foods, and being overweight is bad for you. It puts extra stress and strain on your heart, makes you feel lethargic and de-energized, and affects your self-image and confidence. Try eating more fruits and veggies, less sugary food, and eat more unrefined carbohydrates.