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Figure 1b.
Both sides of the heart are failing to pump enough blood to sustain the body (end-stage biventricular failure).
Figure 2b.
Once implanted, the Total Artificial Heart provides immediate, safe blood flow of up to 9.5 L/min through both ventricles.
Once implanted, the Total Artificial Heart provides immediate, safe blood flow of up to 9.5 L/min through both ventricles.
Figure 3b.
When a donor heart becomes available, most Total Artificial Heart patients are in much better condition for their heart transplant.
Figure 4b.
Blood enters the right ventricle and is pumped through the lungs to the left ventricle. The left ventricle then pumps blood to the entire body.
Figure 5b.
The Total Artificial Heart pumps blood just like the human heart.
*The SynCardia temporary Total Artificial Heart was formerly known as the
SynCardia temporary CardioWest™ Total Artificial Heart.
SynCardia temporary CardioWest™ Total Artificial Heart.
