For the first time in the world, an Australian man who received a fully artificial heart has made medical history.
A 40-year-old resident of New South Wales became the first Australian to undergo this groundbreaking procedure, voluntarily participating in the clinical trial.
He was implanted with the artificial heart on November 22 last year and remained under medical supervision until he was discharged and returned home in February. Additionally, before undergoing a heart transplant in early March, he survived for over 100 days with the BIVACOR device, marking a significant milestone in medical history.
This remarkable surgical procedure was led by Dr. Paul Jans, a renowned cardiac surgeon at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Sydney, along with his expert medical team.
Dr. Jans expressed his pride, stating that this achievement represents a historic breakthrough in Australian medical advancements.
The use of such artificial hearts is expected to revolutionize the treatment of heart failure. Over the next decade, this innovation could provide a lifesaving alternative for patients who face long waiting periods for heart transplants or those who are unable to receive donor hearts, according to Professor Chris Hayward, a leading cardiology expert.
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