Title :
Biomedical engineering: The struggle to prolong quality life: While not perfected, the artificial heart is a symbol of great things to come
Author :
von Maltzahn, W.W. ; Ostrander, L.S.
Author_Institution :
Texas Univ., Arlington, TX, USA
Abstract :
The authors describe some of the recent technologies in an effort to convey the excitement of biomedical engineering. The implantation of William Schroeder´s artificial heart is considered as a paradigm, and various related considerations are explored.
Keywords :
artificial organs; biomedical engineering; William Schroeder´s artificial heart; artificial heart implantation; biomedical engineering; Artificial heart; Biomedical engineering; Biomedical imaging; Electrodes; Pumps; Surgery;
Journal_Title :
Potentials, IEEE
DOI :
10.1109/MP.1987.6500905
