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Briefing
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- 3D-Printed Artificial Heart – ETH Zurich researchers developed beating artificial heart that could replace current mechanical pumps susceptible to complications as patient lacks physiological pulse
- Mimics Natural Model – Using 3D printer, silicone heart was made as close as possible to real human heart in size, form and function; however, prototype only lasts for 3,000 beats, showing feasibility but not yet ready for implantation
- Complex Inner Structure – Has right and left ventricle separated by chamber inflated and deflated by pressurized air, pumping fluid from the chambers, thus making muscle contractions like real heart
- Expected Outcome – Could lead to producing safer and more comfortable artificial blood pumps until patient receives donor heart or own heart recovers
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Accelerator
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Sector
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Healthcare/Health Sciences
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Source
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Original Publication Date
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July 13, 2017
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