Continuous-Flow Heart Pump: Revolutionizing Artificial Hearts

Explore groundbreaking advancements in artificial heart technology through this captivating 16-minute TEDMED 2012 talk by Bud Frazier and Billy Cohn from the Texas Heart Institute. Delve into the history of medicine and its limitations before discovering how the ancient Archimedes Screw principle is revolutionizing blood pump design. Learn about innovative continuous-flow heart pumps with minimal parts, their potential as destination therapy, and the implications for clinical pulse measurement. Witness the evolution of heart replacement techniques and gain insights into the future of artificial hearts. This thought-provoking presentation concludes with the speakers' final reflections on the impact of their work in cardiovascular medicine.