Evolution of Artificial Hearts: An Overview and History
Abstract
The heart is a muscular organ which pumps blood through blood vessels to different organs of the body. It is the most significant and vital organ in the human body. Without this organ, life is unimaginable. Doctors and scientists have been trying for a long time to create something similar or equivalent to the heart. The purpose is to develop a temporary machine or pump for a person who has a disease of the heart and their survival without transplant is impossible. These temporary devices can provide enough time for the patient until a donor heart is available. The purpose of this review is to provide an overview and history of how man has developed an artificial heart for survival.
Cardiol Res. 2014;5(5):121-125
doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.14740/cr354w
Cardiol Res. 2014;5(5):121-125
doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.14740/cr354w
Keywords
Heart; Artificial Heart; Evolution