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The artificial heart: device and concept evolution

L Donato1, B Mambrito

  • 1Istituto di Fisiologia Clinica del C.N.R., Pisa, Italy.

Technology and Health Care : Official Journal of the European Society for Engineering and Medicine
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Advancements in artificial heart devices, including intraventricular blood pumps, offer mechanical support for heart failure patients. Research now focuses on permanent solutions as an alternative to heart transplantation.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiovascular Engineering
  • Biomedical Devices
  • Artificial Organs

Background:

  • Limitations in conventional heart failure therapies necessitate mechanical circulatory support.
  • Short-term mechanical support devices were initially developed for bridging to heart transplantation or recovery.
  • Growing clinical experience has driven the evolution of device technology and application criteria.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the evolution of artificial heart devices and their clinical applications.
  • To highlight the development of devices for both short-term and long-term mechanical support.
  • To discuss the transition towards permanent heart replacement or assistance systems.

Main Methods:

  • Review of device evolution in the artificial heart field.

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  • Analysis of changing clinical application criteria for mechanical support.
  • Examination of device diversification for varying support durations.

    • Main Results:

    • Development of intraventricular blood pumps for simplified short-term support with flow limitations.
    • Creation of more complex, implantable devices for longer-term support and improved patient quality of life.
    • Demonstration of clinical feasibility for permanent mechanical heart support or replacement.

    Conclusions:

    • Device innovation and evolving application criteria have synergistically advanced artificial heart technology.
    • Temporary mechanical support has paved the way for permanent solutions, addressing donor organ scarcity.
    • Current research aims to establish totally implantable heart replacement and ventricular assist systems for widespread clinical use.