A new medical device has started being given to patients with serious heart failure.
Our heart keeps us alive. Some people’s hearts break down. Doctors can repair some. They can also replace hearts. But often there aren’t enough new hearts to go round.
A newly designed machine can take the place of a person’s heart. Much better than earlier versions, it helps patients live well until a new heart is available. And one day, such machines could last a lifetime.
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