6.2 Unit 6 Project by Elizabeth Lopez Gonzalez https://padlet.com/10019737/3nri2037z8h1 Artificial Hearts en-us 2018-11-29 02:27:26 UTC 2025-10-24 09:34:33 UTC hello@padlet.com The history of the development of the artificial hearts 10019737 https://padlet.com/10019737/3nri2037z8h1/wish/309118783 The first artificial heart to be successfully implanted in a human was the Jarvik-7 in 1982, designed by a team including Williem Johan Kollf and Robert Javik. This man made heart will hopefully act as a long term replacement for patients waiting to get a heart transplant, improving their quality of life while in transition.]]> 2018-11-29 02:28:46 UTC https://padlet.com/10019737/3nri2037z8h1/wish/309118783 Current technology for artificial hearts 10019737 https://padlet.com/10019737/3nri2037z8h1/wish/309121092 1.) France's Part machine, part cow heart
-A french company company is preparing to test a complex artificial heart that combines biology with machinery. This device also features sensors and software to detect a patients level of exertion and adjust output accordingly.
2. China's "Aerospace Heart"
- China"s announced this year a new which is still testing. The "Aerospace" use magnetic and fluid levitation from rocket system.
3. The Swiss 3D printed heart
In Switzerland, researchers have develop a  soft, silicone-based heart using innovative 3D printing techniques.

]]> 2018-11-29 02:44:07 UTC https://padlet.com/10019737/3nri2037z8h1/wish/309121092 Indications for an artificial heart 10019737 https://padlet.com/10019737/3nri2037z8h1/wish/309123083 An artificial heart is a prosthetic device that is implanted into the body to replace the original biological heart. It will be installed to provide circulation and replace heart ventricles that are diseased or damaged.]]> 2018-11-29 02:57:21 UTC https://padlet.com/10019737/3nri2037z8h1/wish/309123083 Cost and contraindications 10019737 https://padlet.com/10019737/3nri2037z8h1/wish/309125183 The Syncardia total artificial heart costs about$125,000 and about $18,000 a year to maintain. The TAH has been covered by Medicare since 2008, and is covered by most large private payers and state Medicaid programs.

Of course an artificial heart won't work as healthy as a real heart but many hold back from this to prevent bleeding or infection. Also the blood doesn't as smooth as it should it might cause blood clots and causing strokes.]]> 2018-11-29 03:09:00 UTC https://padlet.com/10019737/3nri2037z8h1/wish/309125183