2. An artificial heart replaces a regular heart that does not function correctly The artificial heart pumps blood around the body and controls the speed of the pumping The artificial heart is strapped around the waist and an internal battery is inside when the waist battery is removed Artificial Heart
3. Artificial blood is still being made The perfect artificial blood that is hoped to be made will have: long shelf life, does not need to be refrigerated, does not need to match the blood type and is infection free Artificial Blood
4. Artificial heart valves replace regular heart valves through surgery Medicine may also need to be taken when replacing heart valves in order to prevent clots as blood flows through the artificial heart valve Artificial Heart Valves
5. ECG ECG is an abbreviation for “Electrocardiogram” The ECG shows the electrical activity of a persons heart The patterns seen on the ECG assist in diagnosing heart disease or abnormalities Electrodes are stuck to the skin to produce the ECG which measures the electrical impulse produced as the heart beats
