New Generation Artificial Heart Implanted in Patient at Duke – First in U.S.

https://medschool.duke.edu/blog/new-generation-artificial-heart-implanted-patient-duke-first-us

"to help these patients... who have devastating disease and cannot otherwise be considered for a transplant... would provide a bridge [goal: eventual FDA approval as a permanent] transplant for patients whose hearts require assistance to pump blood through both chambers. Current technology – notably a left-ventricular assist device (LVAD) -- supports just one chamber... implantable prosthetic that includes biological valves derived from bovine tissue. It operates on an external power supply"