Artificial Hearts by pinky the mermaid simmons https://padlet.com/diamynsimmons/q0v1a0x9xcdt By: Di'amyn Simmons en-us 2016-06-27 17:30:45 UTC 2025-11-15 02:42:55 UTC hello@padlet.com History diamynsimmons https://padlet.com/diamynsimmons/q0v1a0x9xcdt/wish/115526276 Since the late nineteenth century, scientists have tried to develop a mechanical device that could restore oxygen to the blood and remove excessive carbon dioxide, as well as a pump to temporarily supplant heart action.

Source :http://www.madehow.com/Volume-6/Artificial-Heart.html#ixzz4CnppI4w3]]> 2016-06-27 17:42:17 UTC https://padlet.com/diamynsimmons/q0v1a0x9xcdt/wish/115526276 First Heart Implant diamynsimmons https://padlet.com/diamynsimmons/q0v1a0x9xcdt/wish/115526808 the first artificial heart to be successfully implanted in a human was the Jarvik-7 in 1982]]> 2016-06-27 17:51:45 UTC https://padlet.com/diamynsimmons/q0v1a0x9xcdt/wish/115526808 diamynsimmons https://padlet.com/diamynsimmons/q0v1a0x9xcdt/wish/115527278 A heart transplant replaces the patient's heart with a donor heart.]]> 2016-06-27 18:01:38 UTC https://padlet.com/diamynsimmons/q0v1a0x9xcdt/wish/115527278 Why Is it needed ? diamynsimmons https://padlet.com/diamynsimmons/q0v1a0x9xcdt/wish/115527407 You may require a heart transplant for several reasons. The most common reason is that one or both ventricles have aren't functioning properly and severe heart failure is present.]]> 2016-06-27 18:04:13 UTC https://padlet.com/diamynsimmons/q0v1a0x9xcdt/wish/115527407 Cost diamynsimmons https://padlet.com/diamynsimmons/q0v1a0x9xcdt/wish/115527960  Heart Transplant
Cost: $787,700

Heart transplants are among the most complicated of procedures, carrying great risk. Waiting lists are long, and preparation for the surgery is lengthy and expensive. Add to this the expensive procurement of the organ, and you can see why the cost is so great.]]> 2016-06-27 18:12:58 UTC https://padlet.com/diamynsimmons/q0v1a0x9xcdt/wish/115527960 Contractraindications for heart transplant diamynsimmons https://padlet.com/diamynsimmons/q0v1a0x9xcdt/wish/115528929 Age greater than 65 years - This is a relative contraindication; patients who are older than 65 years are evaluated on an individual basis

Fixed pulmonary vascular resistance of greater than 4 Wood units

Active systemic infection

Active systemic disease such as collagen-vascular disease or sickle cell disease

Active malignancy - Patients with malignancies who have demonstrated a 3- to 5-year disease-free interval may be considered, depending on the tumor type and the evaluating program

An ongoing history of substance abuse (eg, alcohol, drugs, or tobacco)

Psychosocial instability

Inability to comply with medical follow-up care]]> 2016-06-27 18:31:06 UTC https://padlet.com/diamynsimmons/q0v1a0x9xcdt/wish/115528929 diamynsimmons https://padlet.com/diamynsimmons/q0v1a0x9xcdt/wish/115529175 2016-06-27 18:35:57 UTC https://padlet.com/diamynsimmons/q0v1a0x9xcdt/wish/115529175 diamynsimmons https://padlet.com/diamynsimmons/q0v1a0x9xcdt/wish/115529278 2016-06-27 18:37:26 UTC https://padlet.com/diamynsimmons/q0v1a0x9xcdt/wish/115529278 current technology for artificial hearts diamynsimmons https://padlet.com/diamynsimmons/q0v1a0x9xcdt/wish/115529774
50cc Total Artificial Heart


The 50cc Total Artificial Heart is designed for use in patients of smaller stature, including women and adolescents, who have a Body Surface Area (BSA) between 1.2 and 1.79m²


70cc SynCardia temporary Total Artificial Heart


Originally used as a permanent replacement heart, the SynCardia Total Artificial Heart is currently approved as a bridge to transplant for patients suffering from end-stage heart failure affecting both sides of their heart (biventricular failure).
]]> 2016-06-27 18:46:02 UTC https://padlet.com/diamynsimmons/q0v1a0x9xcdt/wish/115529774