Dynamic Heart System (IMAGE)

North Carolina State University

Dynamic Heart System

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Researchers at North Carolina State University have developed a system that allows a pig heart to function in an approximately normal manner after being removed. This technology will expedite research into new surgical tools and techniques for heart surgeries.

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Andy Richards, North Carolina State University

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