The heart is a muscular organ located in the chest behind the ribs. It has four chambers that pump blood throughout the body. The two upper chambers are atria which receive blood, and the two lower chambers are ventricles which pump blood out. The left ventricle pumps oxygen-rich blood to the body while the right ventricle pumps oxygen-poor blood to the lungs. Diseases associated with the heart include hypertensive heart disease, cerebrovascular disease, and ischemic heart disease. Cerebrovascular disease occurs when arteries to the brain are narrowed by plaque, restricting blood flow and oxygen, and can cause strokes. Symptoms include headaches and vision or speech problems. It is diagnosed using imaging tests and treated with