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No More Heartache

French scientists have created an artificial heart that beats and resembles the real thing. The discovery brings resounding joys for hundreds of thousands of patients suffering from heart failure. Dr. Alain Carpentier the lead French doctor credited with the invention presented the prototype at a heart surgery conference in Paris on Monday. Carpentier a heart surgeon has been working on this project for nearly 15 years now. The success of this artificial heart proves that advancements in both preventive and diagnostic are making serious headway.

The risks still remain serious for heart transplant patients; however this advancement may limit the chances of blood clots during post-op.

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