Maglev titanium heart now whirs inside the chest of a live patient
newatlas.com
For the first time, the fully mechanical heart made by BiVACOR, which uses the same technology as high-speed rail lines, has been implanted inside a human being. The feat marks a major step in keeping people alive as they wait for heart transplants.
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Original Title: Maglev titanium heart now whirs inside the chest of a live patient | The fully mechanical heart uses the same technology as high-speed rail lines. The feat marks a major step in keeping people alive as they wait for heart transplants.