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Writer's pictureSaneka Chakravarty, MD, FACC

Random facts about your heart

Updated: Aug 9, 2023

Fascinating Facts about Your Remarkable Heart!

Did you ever realize?

Your heart boasts the size of your clenched fist – a true powerhouse!

Unlike other muscles, it operates ceaselessly, a tireless maestro of rhythm.

With every beat, it tenderly expels a cup of life-giving blood, deploying the perfect force to propel this crimson stream through a remarkable 60,000-mile journey (yes, that's the stunning length of your blood vessels!).

In moments of exhilaration or physical exertion, your heart can quicken its pace to a remarkable 200 beats per minute, only to gracefully taper down to a serene 50 beats per minute as you bask in restful repose.

Surprising twist: most heart attacks choose Monday mornings as their unlikely stage (who would have thought?).

And here's an intriguing tidbit: heartbreaks aren't just metaphorical – they can genuinely lead to heart attacks. So, a prescription for vibrant health? Indulge in hearty laughter to nourish your precious heart and keep it gleaming with vitality.

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