Total Artificial Heart | 合法醫療器材資訊網

Atotalartificialheartisasurgicallyinstalledpumptoprovidecirculationandreplaceheartventriclesthatarediseasedordamaged.Machinesoutsidethebody ...

A total artificial heart is a pump that is placed in the chest to replace damaged heart ventricles and valves. Ventricles are the chambers of the heart that pump blood to the lungs and other parts of the body.

The total artificial heart has ventricles made from polyurethane, a widely used artificial material that is both durable and flexible. Once the pump has been placed in the chest, a machine called a driver controls the pump from outside the body. The pump and driver help blood flow to and from the heart, replacing the role of a healthy heart.

Your healthcare provider will do tests and talk to you about what to expect during surgery. As with any surgery, total artificial heart surgery[1] can lead to serious problems such as blood clots or infection. As you recover from surgery, you may have to stay in the hospital to manage or prevent these problems. Before you go home, healthc...