Electronic stuffed CARMAT artificial heart as the surgeon must Alain Carpentieras EADS engineers. Return on a small techno wonder. this is a world first medical. But especially a technological feat. Carmat, the first totally artificial heart, has been successfully implemented on a man this December 18, 2013 the Georges Pompidou European Hospital (HEGP). Five days later, the patient remains under observation but is doing well.
A small high-tech jewel
The heart of an implantable prosthesis Carmat is white plastic. It mimics the movement of the ventricular wall of the human heart with two motor pumps hydraulic actuation. An external system supplies the prosthesis into electricity. The patient is forced to be connected permanently through cable to a device with batteries fixed on a trolley or on his shoulder. It is also within the external device that are dealt the information sent by the prosthesis. For Carmat is able to increase or decrease its speed immediately depending on the activities of one who wears it. Watch the video of the company Carmat:
« engineers have developed algorithms and sensors that can know in real time what happens downstream and upstream of the heart. The heart beats 60 beats per minute if you fold, it will accelerate to 110 if you do your morningís jogging before coming to BFM » said Philippe Pouletty at the micro BFM Business.
The combination of surgery and aeronauticsIf
The idea of Carmat is the work of renowned surgeon Alain Carpentier, this prosthesis would have been possible without the finances and expertise of aerospace group Matra. In the 80s, Alain Carpentier had indeed convinced Jean-Luc Lagardère to invest in the project. But the two men did not expect to put much time for make it succeed Meanwhile, Lagardère father died and Matra was redesigned in EADS. But the European group has not abandoned the case. These are engineers who have succeeded in miniaturizing the artificial organ designed by Carpentier. they even have developed sensors and microprocessor fitted prosthesis. other sites in Belgium, Poland, Slovenia and Saudi Arabia should follow before the placing on the market Carmat. Also still remains to lighten the weight of the prosthesis - 900 grams and still simplify its very demanding feeder. And there is the prohibitive cost of this little wonder: at least $ 160,000. It is doubtful that Social Security plans to repay ...
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