Medical Illustrations of the Cardiovascular System
Medical illustrators deal with the structure and anatomy, disease as well as function of all areas involved within the 'cardiovascular system'. Joanna produces illustrations concerning this area of medicine. You can contact Joanna here
The cardiovascular system refers to the heart, as well as the blood vessels and the blood. For example, the pumping heart is responsible for getting the constant supply of oxygen the human body needs, around the blood vessels to the tissues that need it. As air is breathed in through the mouth and nose, it travels to the lungs, where Oxygen from the air is absorbed into the bloodstream. The heart then pumps oxygen-rich 'oxygenated' blood through a network of blood vessels - the arteries - to tissues including organs, muscles and nerves. The heart continues to pump the now used or 'de-oxygenated' bloodback back to the lungs, where fresh oxygen is absorbed, & the cycle starts once again.
Cardiology is the branch of medicine dealing with disorders of the heart and blood vessels. The field is commonly divided in the branches of coronary artery disease, heart failure, valvular heart disease and electrophysiology.
Joanna, as a trained medical illustrator in anatomy as well as art, can use her skills to illustrate all of these areas, working with surgeons and medical experts. You can Contact Joanna here.
A medical illustration of the heart anatomy in watercolour
A medical illustration of the heart anterior view
Cardiac gene delivery using a virus called AAV adeno-associated-virus
A medical illustration of H5N1 Asian bird flu virus
A medical illustration of red blood cells in an artery
Cardiovascular system diagramatic illustration
A medical illustration of the arterial system
Medical illustration of capillary circulation within the human body
Heart, lungs and thrombus diagram
Valve operation within the cardiovascular system
Vein schematic diagram showing construction
Artery construction schematic
Illustration showing the relative components of the blood within a test tube
Medical illustration of perforating vein
Propulsion of the blood through muscle contraction
