Mechanical artificial heart is using high-speed rail tech to keep patients alive
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BiVACOR's Total Artificial Heart has been implanted, offering hope for heart failure patients. Kurt “CyberGuy" Knutsson has more on the quantum leap in cardiac care technology.
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The BiVACOR Total Artificial Heart (TAH) is a compact, titanium-constructed device about the size of a fist. Despite its small stature, it packs a powerful punch. It can pump blood at a rate of 12 liters per minute, which is enough to support an adult male during exercise.
Unlike other artificial hearts that rely on flexible polymer diaphragms to pump blood, the BiVACOR TAH uses a magnetically levitated rotor. This design eliminates the wear and tear associated with traditional mechanical hearts, potentially increasing their longevity.
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