Successfully implanted artificial hearts for humans
According to French press on December 21, for the first time in the world, an artificial heart completely beat in the human chest.
According to French press on December 21, for the first time in the world, an artificial heart completely beat in the human chest.
On December 20, French scientists announced the first successful transplant of an artificial heart for patients at Georges Hospital, Pompidou, Paris.
The Le Figaro newspaper notes that this is not just about realizing the 'dream of all cardiologists' but also bringing life to many patients waiting for a heart transplant. This is a joy, a great pride and achievement of French medicine as well as French scientists.
This artificial heart is made by Carmat company with the most modern technologies in the world, able to adapt to human physical activity through extremely sophisticated new technology details.
According to Professor Yves Jullières, Vice President of the French Heart Association, 2 days after transplant surgery, the patient was self-breathing and was able to speak as a positive signal of the effectiveness of artificial heart. However, it has not yet said the results, but it is necessary to wait at least another month to assess the functioning of the heart.
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