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What is the CardioWest™ temporary Total Artificial Heart?

April 26, 2017artificial cardiowest™ heart Temporary total

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What is the CardioWest™ temporary Total Artificial Heart?

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The CardioWest™ temporary Total Artificial Heart, developed by SynCardia Systems, Inc., is a pneumatic, biventricular, implantable system that completely replaces a patient’s failing heart. The device consists of two ventricles connected to the respective native atria and greater vessels. An air hose or drive line passes from each ventricle transcutaneously to a console that pulses pressurized air and monitors pump function. The device offers full circulatory support, one of the shortest blood paths and exposure to artificial surfaces, and one of the highest levels of cardiac output when compared with other artificial heart systems available today.