Slideshow about Artificial Hearts and how technology will save our body and minds.

1. The Artificial Heart
And the Future of Artificial Organs
Technology will Save our Minds and Bodies (Medical)
Written by Zakk Straiko - 200177855

2. Artificial Organs
• Artificial Organs have saved many lives and brought happiness to
those who may have lost hope, and as we progress further along with
technology our capabilities are expanding as well
• Artificial organs are meant to be a temporary means while a
replacement organ is located or on the unfortunate side; if the life of
the patient ends
• Artificial organs did and still do not last a whole lot of a time, granted
they provide extra time the patient and the family may need to
prepare and spend time with each other. As it stand artificial hearts
may only last a few weeks/months to a year
• Image with much more research and development we may yet extend
that amount of time. And quite possibly come up with more ideas and
technology to aid us. Eventually we could come up with longer
lasting gadgets

3. The Heart
• Your heart is a muscle that pumps
blood around your body
• It has four chambers, two pump
and two receive the blood:
• the left and right atria (blood entering)
• the left and right ventricles (blood exits)
• “The blood provides your body with oxygen and
nutrients. When problem develop with your heart it can
affect other parts of your body, thus why it is important to
look after your heart”
https://www.heartfoundation.org.nz/know-the-facts/your-
heart - Heart Foundation - Know the facts – Your Heart

4. Diagram of the Heart

5. Diagram: Artificial Heart | Human Heart

6. What is an Artificial Heart?
• a mechanical device, that is connected to your heart or implanted in
your chest to help or replace a failing heart.
• It may have several valves, a mechanism to propel blood forward,
and one or more chambers
• There are two types of Artificial Hearts, Ventricle Assist Devices and
Total Artificial Hearts, The Ventricle Assist Devices help with
pumping of the blood through the heart for however long is needed,
and the Total Artificial Heart replaces the heart on a permanent basis
if heart failure occurs.
• As it stands, Artificial Hearts can last up to just over a year, and in
most cases double the life expectancy of patients who were given a
few weeks/months to live
Source:
http://www.heartfoundation.org.au/SiteCollectionDocuments/Artifical-
hearts-information-sheet.pdf
Heart Foundation – Artificial Hearts, What is an Artificial Heart

7. How does an Artificial
Heart Work?
• “Blood enters an artificial heart from the left or right atrium (blood
receiving chamber). It is then pumped into the aorta (artery to your body)
or pulmonary artery (artery to your lungs), depending on which side of
your heart is being supported.”
• “powered by either compressed air or electricity”
• “Thin cable connects the pumping chamber to a control console that
regulates the pump function. The control console can be a large box on
wheels that stays beside you, moving with you when you walk around
the hospital.”
Source:
http://www.heartfoundation.org.au/SiteCollectionDocuments/Artifical-
hearts-information-sheet.pdf
Heart Foundation – Artificial Hearts – How does an Artificial Heart Work?

8. The Future of Artificial Hearts and Organs
• Research is being done in several areas to improve the quality and
use of artificial hearts such as making them longer lasting, using
different material and designs to promote less blood clotting and the
need for blood thinning materials.
• Artificial Organs with more research and development could lead to
saving and extending more lives, perhaps eventually artificial organs
may cost less and be more accessible to those who may need use of
them
• Artificial organs along with prosthetic limbs are amazing pieces of
technology, they can give people back their lives when those people
and family might have lost hope. Giving people a second chance
Source:
http://www.heartfoundation.org.au/SiteCollectionDocuments/Artifical-
hearts-information-sheet.pdf - Heart Foundation - Artificial Hearts –
What Research is being done into Artificial Hearts?

9. Advantages
• +
• “Readily available – no need for immunosuppressive drugs, which
can compromise renal function leaving the patient susceptible to
infection”
• “Artificial heart restores hemodynamic stability, raising blood
pressure and helping vital organs recover, in preparation for a
heart transplant. Persons who are not heart transplant candidates,
the artificial heart has allowed prolonged time with family and
friends, and time to enjoy desired activities. Patients can go home
with a fully implanted artificial heart.”
Source: http://www.healthguideinfo.com/surgical-heart-
procedures/p9019/
Health Guide Info.com, Heart Disease – Heart Surgeries and
Procedures, Advantages and Disadvantages of the Artificial
Heart

10. Disadvantages
• –
• “risks include wearing out or failure of the electrical motor,
infection, and the need to take blood thinners to prevent clotting.”
• “Stroke and bleeding are also possible complications with the
artificial heart.”
• “Not all patients have a body size that allows the device to be
implanted into the chest cavity, making small persons unable to
receive the device.”
Source: http://www.healthguideinfo.com/surgical-heart-
procedures/p9019/
Health Guide Info.com, Heart Disease – Heart Surgeries and
Procedures, Advantages and Disadvantages of the Artificial
Heart

11. Statistic to think about
• “there are only slightly more than 2,000 heart transplants
performed in the United States annually, meaning that
tens of thousands of people die waiting for a donor
heart.”
Source:
http://science.howstuffworks.com/innovation/everyday-
innovations/artificial-heart.htm - How Stuff Works - How
Artificial Hearts Work

12. Conclusion
• This type of technology and all the technology that
correlates with it will save our minds and bodies and they
will promote longer and healthier living, and in a lot of
cases that second chance or bit of extra time we may be
looking for
• Thank you for viewing my presentation, I hope you
enjoyed and please feel free to check out the YouTube
videos on the following page.
• Presentation by Zakk Straiko - 200177855

13. YouTube Videos
• Alfred's Story: Total Artificial Heart Recipient:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r8nNzkpuRbs
• U.K. Man Gets Artificial Heart in Pioneering Surgery:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4hVxNTghQs8

14. Resources & References
How Artificial Hearts Work (how stuff works
http://science.howstuffworks.com/innovation/everyday-innovations/artificial-heart.htm
Alfred's Story: Total Artificial Heart Recipient
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r8nNzkpuRbs
Heart Foundation (Artificial Hearts) –
http://www.heartfoundation.org.au/SiteCollectionDocuments/Artifical-hearts-information-
sheet.pdf
Heart Foundation - Your Heart
https://www.heartfoundation.org.nz/know-the-facts/your-heart
Advantages and Disadvantages of the Artificial Heart –Health Guide Info.com
http://www.healthguideinfo.com/surgical-heart-procedures/p9019/