Cardiovascular biology

Cardiovascular biology studies the heart and blood vessels, which work together to circulate blood, oxygen, and nutrients throughout the body. The heart acts as a pump, pushing blood through a network of arteries and veins. This process helps remove waste products and maintain overall health. The system also includes cells and tissues that regulate blood pressure, blood flow, and immune responses. Understanding this biology is key to preventing and treating heart-related diseases, such as atherosclerosis, hypertension, and heart attacks, by focusing on how the heart and vessels function and interact at a cellular and systemic level.