Australian Man Lives 100 Days with Artificial Heart

SOURCE www.cnn.com
An Australian man lived for 100 days with an artificial titanium heart while awaiting a donor transplant, setting a record for the longest period with such technology. The device is seen as a potential long-term option for people suffering from heart failure.

Key Points

  • Record-breaking 100-day survival with the artificial heart.
  • Device designed by BiVACOR has a single moving part made of titanium.
  • Potential to revolutionize heart transplants and save more lives.

Pros

  • The artificial heart sustained the man for 100 days, setting a new record.
  • The device offers hope as a long-term option for people with severe heart failure.
  • Potential to save more lives by reducing the dependency on heart donors.

Cons

  • The device is still in the trial phase and not yet approved for general use.