What is an artificial heart?

Artificial heart is a technology that uses mechanical devices to replace the natural heart to complete blood circulation.

Artificial heart usually includes pump body, electronic control system and energy supply system. It can be divided into two types: left heart assist device and total artificial heart. Left heart assist device is used to treat left heart dysfunction, which can help the heart pump blood. Total artificial heart is a mechanical device that completely replaces the natural heart, which can replace both left and right heart functions. At the same time, artificial heart is mainly suitable for cardiomyopathy, congenital heart disease, heart failure, acute myocardial infarction and other patients who need heart transplantation.