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Un grup de 38 de studenți de la Universitatea de Medicină și Farmacie Grigore T. Popa din Iași a creat cea mai mică inimă artificială din lume. Acest dispozitiv ajută copiii cu probleme la inimă. Inima este controlată printr-o aplicație de smartphone și poate fi folosită până la vârsta de cinci ani.
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A group of 38 students from the Grigore T. Popa University of Medicine and Pharmacy in Iași has created the world's smallest artificial heart. This device helps children with heart problems. The heart is controlled via a smartphone app and can be used until the age of five.
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Question 1: How is the artificial heart controlled?
The artificial heart is controlled through a smartphone application.
Question 2: Until what age can the artificial heart be used for children?
The artificial heart can be used for children until the age of five.
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▌12/11/2024
A team of 38 medical and bioengineering students from the Grigore T. Popa University of Medicine and Pharmacy in Iași, Romania, has successfully designed what is being hailed as the smallest artificial heart in the world. This pioneering device is intended to aid newborns and young children suffering from congenital heart defects, a medical need that has not been met by existing technology worldwide.
The innovative heart device was designed and constructed using advanced composite materials, primarily titanium-based, granting it a longevity exceeding 90 years. One of the compelling features of the heart is its operability through a smartphone application, allowing for real-time monitoring of vital parameters.
The team, known as MAVIS, includes a diverse group of students and researchers, highlighting members such as Vlad Onceanu, Ana Bunduc, and Otilia Pintilii, under the guidance of their project coordinator Alexandru Plesoianu. They are set to present their creation at the Annual Meeting of the International Society for Mechanical Circulatory Support (ISMCS) in Ustunomiya, Japan. Here, they will compete against elite teams from countries including the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia, and Sweden.
Romanian Students Develop World's Smallest Artificial Heart (Illustration)
A key aspect of this heart's design is its capacity to adapt as the child grows, functioning effectively from birth to around five years of age. Team member Robert Gatman was crucial in perfecting the heart's functionality through computational simulations, ensuring its performance closely replicates that of a natural heart.
Driven by the urgent need to address heart diseases, one of the leading global causes of death, the team aims to provide a novel solution for pediatric patients. Currently, there are no available commercial devices capable of serving this patient group, particularly those awaiting heart transplants, which emphasizes the significance of MAVIS’s contribution.
In recognition of their project, the MAVIS team has been awarded several prestigious accolades, including "The Innovation of the Year" at the Romanian HealthCare Awards and the yESAO Exchange Award 2024 internationally. As hearts for pediatric use are virtually non-existent, this development underscores a meaningful advancement in therapeutic options for young patients worldwide.
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