Some achievements from the Soviet-American cooperation in circulatory assistance and the artificial heart: 1981-1984

The U.S.S.R. and United States have cooperated on artificial heart research and development since 1974. The exchange of information and developmental models of the artificial heart continued in the years 1981-1984. Soviet and American scientists also continued to meet regularly on specific projects relating to a variety of activities, including the testing of different heart models and biomaterials and experiments with implantation. Three symposia have been held to share research results and identify additional research problems. Joint collaboration has been both expedient and effective and has accelerated research in this area.