The Human Heart Clipboard — Durable A4 Clipboard with Removable Double-Sided Chart

Combining function with heart health education, the Human Heart Clipboard pairs a sturdy professional A4 clipboard with a detailed double-sided reference chart — everything a cardiology clinic, cardiac rehabilitation program, or healthcare professional needs to support patient education and understanding.

The Clipboard

• Durable A4 plastic clipboard with smooth, reliable clip mechanism
• Lightweight and portable — ideal for exam rooms, waiting rooms, cardiac consultations, and patient education
• Fully removable chart attaches and detaches cleanly without damage

The Chart — Side 1: Blood Flow, Electrical System & Heart Conditions

Blood Flow Pathway

• Complete 12-step illustrated blood flow pathway through the heart
• From oxygen-depleted blood entering the right atrium through the complete pulmonary and systemic circulation back to the aorta
• Red = oxygenated blood, Blue = deoxygenated blood clearly illustrated

Electrical Conduction System

• SA Node — fires electrical signal, sets heart rate 60-100 bpm
• AV Node — briefly delays signal to allow atria to contract first
• Bundle of His — carries signal down to the ventricles
• Purkinje Fibers — spread signal causing simultaneous ventricular contraction
• Normal ECG wave illustrated — P, Q, R, S, T waves labeled
• Key fact: the heart generates its own electrical impulses independently of the brain

Heart Attack

• Illustrated coronary artery blockage — normal vs plaque narrowing vs blocked
• Time is critical — every minute matters
• Key symptoms — chest pain, left arm pain, shortness of breath, sweating, nausea

Valve Disease

• Normal aortic valve vs aortic valve stenosis illustrated
• Stenosis and regurgitation explained
• Key symptoms — fatigue, shortness of breath, heart murmur, swollen ankles

Heart Failure

• Normal heart vs enlarged heart failure illustration
• Heart muscle weakens and cannot pump blood effectively
• Key symptoms — fatigue, breathlessness, fluid retention, reduced exercise tolerance

Arrhythmia

• Normal rhythm vs irregular rhythm ECG illustrated
• Can be too fast, too slow, or irregular
• Key symptoms — palpitations, dizziness, fainting, shortness of breath

Heart Attack Warning Signs — Call 911 Immediately

• Chest pain or pressure
• Left arm or jaw pain
• Shortness of breath
• Cold sweats
• Nausea or vomiting
• Sudden dizziness
• Extreme fatigue
• Women may experience more subtle symptoms — jaw pain, nausea, back pain without chest pain

Keeping Your Heart Healthy

• Exercise — 150 minutes moderate exercise per week
• Diet — Mediterranean diet reduces heart disease risk by up to 30%
• Smoking — quitting halves heart attack risk within one year
• Alcohol — keep to recommended limits
• Stress — chronic stress raises blood pressure and inflammation
• Sleep — 7-9 hours per night
• BP Check — check blood pressure regularly
• Weight — even small weight loss significantly reduces strain on the heart

The Chart — Side 2: Heart Anatomy, Blood Pressure & Heart Rate

Heart — Front View

• Complete anterior heart anatomy — superior vena cava, aortic arch, right and left atria, pulmonary arteries and veins, coronary arteries, inferior vena cava, right and left ventricles

Heart — Posterior View

• Complete posterior heart anatomy — aortic arch, pulmonary arteries and veins, atria, circumflex artery, coronary sinus, inferior vena cava, ventricles

Heart — Cross Section

• Detailed internal anatomy — all four chambers, all four valves, myocardium, interventricular septum, ascending aorta, superior and inferior vena cava

Time is Critical Box

• In a heart attack every minute without treatment equals more heart muscle dies
• Call 911 now — do not drive yourself
• Chew aspirin 325mg if not allergic

Blood Pressure Gauge — 120/80 mmHg

• Illustrated gauge showing systolic and diastolic pressure
• Normal — 90-119/60-79
• Elevated — 120-129
• High — 130+
• Crisis — 180+

Pulse & Heart Rate Guide

• How to take your pulse — two fingers on radial artery, count beats for 60 seconds
• Athlete — 40-60 bpm
• Normal adult — 60-100 bpm
• Child 6-15 years — 70-100 bpm
• During exercise — 220 minus your age = max
• Concerning — below 40 or above 120, consult your doctor

Fast Facts

• Approximately 100,000 heartbeats per day
• Approximately 2,000 gallons of blood pumped daily
• Size of your fist
• #1 cause of death worldwide
• 80% of heart disease is preventable
• Left ventricle wall is 3x thicker than the right ventricle

The fully removable chart means you can hand it to a patient, display it on a wall, or use it independently — and replace it whenever you need a fresh copy.

For educational purposes only. Not a substitute for professional medical advice.