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To give people with a faulty heart at least 10 more years added to their life :)
Artificial Hearts are needed for people who hae heart problems such as a heart that is to big in size, a heart with a hole in it, and other things such as a heart that can not pump enough blood.

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How many people have artificial hearts?

over 900 people


Why do you need artificial hearts?

B/c there aren't enough organ donors to supply the need for donor hearts.


How many people have artificial hearts in the world?

As of recent estimates, there are approximately 5,000 to 6,000 people worldwide living with artificial hearts. The number may vary as technological advancements and medical practices evolve. Artificial hearts, including total artificial hearts and ventricular assist devices, are primarily used for patients with severe heart failure when other treatment options are not viable. Regular updates from medical organizations may provide more current figures as the field progresses.


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.


How long do you last with a artificial heart?

an artificial hearts can last from about 5 months to about 5 years


Is the heart artificially replaceable?

Yes. The longest a patient has survived with an artificial heart is 620 days. Artificial hearts are mainly used as a bridge to a transplant.


Why are artificial fertilizers needed?

Artificial fertilizers are used and needed for a number of reasons. These fertilizers help meet the deficit made by real fertilizers.


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.


What scientists were involved in developing artificial hearts?

Bioengineers, Cardiac doctors, Surgeon, Aesthetist, Nurses


How are the decisions of using artificial hearts based on a economic context?

It uses rechargeable batteries... :-D


What type of scientists involved in design artificial hearts?

The best : Alain Carpentier with Carmat of course !


Can you replace hearts with a real heart?

What do you mean? No, you can't replace organic hearts with your so-called "real hearts". What make them so much realer anyways? You can replace organic hearts with artificial hearts or the other way aroung, but maybe not with the technology we currently have on our planet. I don't see what this has to do with Kingdom Hearts though.