https://padlet.com/hunter_abigail/dyurl3oa0iiu explaining all aspects of an artificial heart. en-us 2018-02-26 01:04:30 UTC 2018-02-26 01:39:22 UTC hello@padlet.com hunter_abigail https://padlet.com/hunter_abigail/dyurl3oa0iiu/wish/235179811 A pump that is surgically put into the body to provide circulation and replace inefficient ventricles. ]]> 2018-02-26 01:06:25 UTC https://padlet.com/hunter_abigail/dyurl3oa0iiu/wish/235179811 hunter_abigail https://padlet.com/hunter_abigail/dyurl3oa0iiu/wish/235180228 The artificial heart was invented by a scientist from the Netherlands, Dr. Kloff. It was not until 1981 when an artificial heart would be implanted into a human being, whom lives 121 days off of this. In 2004, the CardioWest is transplanted into patients and is finally successful with FDA approval.
Source: http://www.syncardia.com/]]> 2018-02-26 01:09:43 UTC https://padlet.com/hunter_abigail/dyurl3oa0iiu/wish/235180228 hunter_abigail https://padlet.com/hunter_abigail/dyurl3oa0iiu/wish/235180319 It may prolong the patient's life. Artificial hearts are recommended for those who have heart failure in their ventricles, or are waiting for a heart transplant.]]> 2018-02-26 01:10:28 UTC https://padlet.com/hunter_abigail/dyurl3oa0iiu/wish/235180319 hunter_abigail https://padlet.com/hunter_abigail/dyurl3oa0iiu/wish/235181638 When implanted, the device replaces the ventricles to continue blood flow either to the lungs or to the body; also connected to the atria's. The device restores natural blood flow; meanwhile, the artificial heart is connected outside of the body to a console , which can be in a backpack weighing up to 14 pounds. The recipient has to charge the batteries continuously to keep normal heart beat. ]]> 2018-02-26 01:19:43 UTC https://padlet.com/hunter_abigail/dyurl3oa0iiu/wish/235181638 hunter_abigail https://padlet.com/hunter_abigail/dyurl3oa0iiu/wish/235182946 For a year of maintenance: 18,000$
To receive the device: about 125,000$ for SynCardia]]> 2018-02-26 01:25:29 UTC https://padlet.com/hunter_abigail/dyurl3oa0iiu/wish/235182946 hunter_abigail https://padlet.com/hunter_abigail/dyurl3oa0iiu/wish/235183477 If the patient is small; whether being a child, woman, infant, or small male. If the patient can benefit from other treatments, has problems with only one half the heart, or unable to take anticlotting medications.]]> 2018-02-26 01:28:34 UTC https://padlet.com/hunter_abigail/dyurl3oa0iiu/wish/235183477 hunter_abigail https://padlet.com/hunter_abigail/dyurl3oa0iiu/wish/235184296 At the moment, it is the use of electricity and a backpack about 14 pounds of equipment; scientists hope to reduce the size of the machine, creating a longer lasting battery, and becoming more efficient. ]]> 2018-02-26 01:33:21 UTC https://padlet.com/hunter_abigail/dyurl3oa0iiu/wish/235184296 hunter_abigail https://padlet.com/hunter_abigail/dyurl3oa0iiu/wish/235185269 https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health-topics/total-artificial-heart]]> 2018-02-26 01:39:04 UTC https://padlet.com/hunter_abigail/dyurl3oa0iiu/wish/235185269