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It needs to have the same structures as the physical heart: valves, chambers, activation potentials, etc, and be able to pump blood.
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How many people need an artificial heart?
83% of people need an artificial heart and have died because of it.
Artificial levees and dams are structures used to control what?
Flooding
Materials used to make an artificial hearts?
The artificial is used in place of an actual heart transplant. The reasons are because there are MANY risks in having a heart transplant, so some patients would prefer an artificial heart transplant. There are also many risks with this operation, too. The heart is made up of real blood and tissue, whereas the artificial heart is merely plastic.
What structures of the heart can be assessed by heart sounds?
valves
How do you charge an artificial heart?
they have to carry a battery pack that leads to their heart
What is the artificial heart for?
the artificial heart is used to save human life when a human's heart fails.
What are artificial structures?
The moon, is made of cheese.
How many people need an artificial heart?
83% of people need an artificial heart and have died because of it.
What are subtopics for an essay on the artificial heart?
Materials it is built with Whatever causes someone to need an artificial heart How long the artificial heart can last Cost Inventor / date of invention advantages / disadvantages
Artificial levees and dams are structures used to control what?
Flooding
Artificial levees and dams are structures used to control .?
Flooding
Is it possible to get an artificial heart?
Yes there is such thing as an artificial heart. These are used in specific candidates who need them due to disease or malfunctioning of their own heart. You should talk to a doctor for more in depth information. This site has some more information too. inventors.about.com/library/inventors/blartificialheart.htm
What factors determine whether a person can be eligible for an artificial heart?
The factors that determine whether a person can be eligible for an artificial heart include a failed heart, and a physically damaged heart.
The four structures that compose the conduction system of the heart are the?
four structures that compose the conduction of the heart
How can a man live without the heart?
With an artificial heart or some kind of pump to resemble the actions of the heart. It is possible to 3D-print artificial hearts now.
How does the artificial help people?
The artificial heart helps the people by givi ng them another year of more to live. Don't depend on the artificial heart if you have on because they are only temporary.
How has the development of artificial hearts affected doctors?
The development of the artificial heart has allowed the success rate of heart transplants go up.
