Why so few are treated with artificial hearts – expert explains
As early as the 1970s, artificial heart implants were performed in patients with life-threatening heart failure. Despite this, only about 2,000 people have been treated to date. At the same time, heart failure is increasing and today 64 million are affected worldwide. What is the reason why so few patients are treated with artificial hearts? Realheart's CEO Ina Laura Perkins asked Professor Robert D Dowling, also a member of the company's scientific advisory board.‘’I am often asked this and, ironically, the fact that so few implants with artificial hearts are performed is also part of the