Australian Paul Janz took part in an experiment in which he implanted an artificial heart the size of a battery. Experts say that this miniature implant should neutralize the negative effects of valve defects in the heart..

Experts explained that there is a device called VAD, it supports the ventricles of the heart. It is used to support organ function and blood flow in people with a weakened heart..

The new implant carries the same functions, but has significantly smaller dimensions.. The device successfully passed tests among patients suffering from the last stage of heart failure.. Experts believe that this will help change the situation with people waiting for a heart transplant, among whom 20% die while waiting for surgery.

Researchers reported that the device is installed in the upper part of the heart. When the heart ceases to cope with the pumping of blood, the device takes on this function. It is known that a catheter is already inserted in the patient’s aortic valve site, and Paul’s beating constantly due to the implant, which was previously not possible.

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