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Jarvik Heart

Jarvik Heart refers to a type of advanced artificial heart developed by the company Jarvik Heart Inc. Designed to support or replace the failing human heart, it functions as a mechanical device that maintains blood flow and oxygen delivery throughout the body. These devices are often used for patients awaiting heart transplants or those who are not candidates for traditional surgery. The Jarvik Heart's technology aims to be durable, reliable, and as close to natural heart function as possible, offering hope to patients with severe heart failure.