Similar to a heart transplant, the FDA-approved Total Artificial Heart replaces both failing heart ventricles and the four heart valves, eliminating the symptoms and source of end-stage biventricular failure. It is currently approved as a bridge to transplant for people dying from end-stage heart failure affecting both ventricles.
Read the health system news release about UI Healthcare’s artificial heart transplant.
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