
Science,Scientist doctor Robert Jervik from US invented this heart,which is actually electrically powered.According to the doctors this heart was previously tested on animals and they were quiet sure that this will work on humans to.
This special heart kept the baby alive for 13days.The baby was brought to a local hospital in Rome who was suffering from a heart disease.
Italian doctor Rome's Bambino examined the baby and said that the baby has a rare heart disease called dilated cardiomyopathy.In this specific disease the heart becomes to small and stops pumping blood.The 16 month baby would die if serious measures are not taken.Donor heart was not available so he took the last chance and implanted the artificial heart which is equal to a small finger.
The heart started working and kept the baby alive for next 13 days.Later due to some electrical problems the heart started functioning badly.In this time of span new heart was available for transplant.
The new heart was transplanted and the baby was saved.
The new heart was transplanted and the baby was saved.
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