Südamelungede

Südamelungede is an Estonian term that translates to "heart-lung" and refers to the interconnected physiological systems of the heart and the lungs. These two organs work in close coordination to ensure the body receives an adequate supply of oxygen and to remove carbon dioxide. The heart acts as a pump, circulating blood throughout the body. The lungs, in turn, are responsible for the exchange of gases, taking in oxygen from the inhaled air and releasing carbon dioxide from the blood. This continuous process is vital for cellular respiration and overall organismal survival.

The circulatory system, driven by the heart, transports deoxygenated blood from the body to the lungs. In the lungs, this blood releases carbon dioxide and picks up oxygen. The oxygenated blood then returns to the heart, which pumps it out to the rest of the body, delivering oxygen to tissues and organs. This cycle repeats continuously, maintaining the body's metabolic functions. Any disruption to either the heart or the lungs can have profound and immediate consequences for the other, highlighting their symbiotic relationship. Conditions affecting the südamelungede are often complex and require understanding of both cardiac and pulmonary physiology.