In 1969 the first person received an artificial heart—it kept them alive for three days. Now a French biotech company has created new artificial heart out of synthetic and natural occurring materials—the heart valves come from a cow—and is meant to last for up to 5 years. The artificial heart is being designed to be a temporary solution while patients wait for a human heart transplant.
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