A mechanical heart utilizing magnets for blood circulation was implanted in a patient at St Vincent Hospital in Sydney, Australia. The device, representing the first human application of the technology, was used for 100 days while a donor heart became available. The patient, who required the initial mechanical heart, subsequently underwent a successful transplant with a biological heart.

The operation took place at the hospital.

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2 thoughts on “The patient who received a smart titanium heart walked out of the hospital on his own – read how this machine works”
  1. “This is an incredible step forward in heart replacement technology and offers real hope for patients awaiting transplants.”

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