Research Topic · Peer-Reviewed

Cardiovascular System

The cardiovascular system is a network of organs and tissues that work together to pump blood and transport oxygen, nutrients, and hormones throughout the body. It is essential for life, as it supplies the body with vital nutrients and removes waste, while providing stability to the body's temperature and pH balance…

Curated from this journal's research 📚 12 peer-reviewed articles cited Cited 68× across the literature 🗓 Reviewed June 2026

Overview

The cardiovascular system is a network of organs and tissues that work together to pump blood and transport oxygen, nutrients, and hormones throughout the body. It is essential for life, as it supplies the body with vital nutrients and removes waste, while providing stability to the body's temperature and pH balance. The cardiovascular system is made up of the heart, which pumps blood throughout the body, the blood vessels, and the lymphatic system. The heart works with the blood vessels to move oxygen, nutrients, and hormones throughout the body, while the lymphatic system helps to remove waste and return fluid to the blood. Keeping the cardiovascular system healthy is important for many aspects of life, including physical health, mental health, and emotional wellbeing. Proper diet and exercise, as well as regular checkups, can help to keep the cardiovascular system functioning properly.

Research published in this journal

12 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

How this research is being cited

The 12 articles above have been cited 68 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.

A sample of recent works citing this journal's research on Cardiovascular System, linking to each citing work.

Editorial oversight

Curated from peer-reviewed research published in International Journal of Heart Research.

Journal editorial board
Mario Giovanni Gerardo D'Oria · Italy

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