Title: Korean Artificial Heart (AnyHeart): An Experimental Study and the First Human Application.
Authors: Sun, Kyung; Son, Ho Sung; Jung, Jae Seung; Cheong, Bong Kyu; Shin, Jae Seung; Kim, Kwang Taik; Lee, Hye Won; Ahn, Sang Su; Park, Sung Young; Oh, Hye Jung; Lee, Hwan Sung; Shim, Eun Bo; Rho, Yang Rae; Lee, Hyuk Soo; Min, Byoung Goo; Kim, Hyoung Mook
Abstract: A Korean artificial heart (AnyHeart) has been implanted in 29 various animals (52–470 kg) to evaluate hemodynamic performance and electromechanical stability. Most were implantable biventricular assist devices in use. A right thoracotomy approach has been a standard technique of implantation. A preclinical fitting test was also performed to observe anatomical feasibility and to compare surgical techniques in 10 human cadavers. The first case of human application was made as a lifesaving procedure on June 12, 2001.
Subjects: ARTIFICIAL hearts; HEART failure
Publication: Artificial Organs, 2003, Vol 27, Issue 1, p8
ISSN: 0160-564X
Publication type: Academic Journal
DOI: 10.1046/j.1525-1594.2003.07173.x

Korean Artificial Heart (AnyHeart): An Experimental Study and the First Human Application.

Sun, Kyung; Son, Ho Sung; Jung, Jae Seung; Cheong, Bong Kyu; Shin, Jae Seung; Kim, Kwang Taik; Lee, Hye Won; Ahn, Sang Su; Park, Sung Young; Oh, Hye Jung; Lee, Hwan Sung; Shim, Eun Bo; Rho, Yang Rae; Lee, Hyuk Soo; Min, Byoung Goo; Kim, Hyoung Mook