Artificial Heart

The Artificial Heart (pronunciation: /ɑːrˈtɪfɪʃəl hɑːrt/) is a device that replaces the heart.

Etymology

The term "Artificial Heart" is derived from the Latin words "artificium" meaning "craftsmanship, craft, or art" and "cor" meaning "heart".

Definition

An Artificial Heart is a prosthetic device that is implanted into the body to replace the biological heart. It is distinct from a cardiac pump, which is an external device used to provide the functions of both the heart and the lungs.

History

The first artificial heart was the Jarvik-7, designed by Robert Jarvik and implanted for the first time in 1982. Since then, several different types of artificial hearts have been developed and implanted in thousands of patients worldwide.

Types of Artificial Hearts

There are two main types of artificial hearts: ventricular assist devices (VADs) and total artificial hearts. VADs help a heart that's still working, but needs some assistance. Total artificial hearts replace the heart completely.

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External links

Medical encyclopedia article on Artificial Heart
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Artificial Heart