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Is putting a filter into our large blood vessels a good idea?

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On November 15, 2019

In cardiovascular system, nervous system, respiratory system

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Teachable moment in classrooms:

  1. blood chapter – blood clot formation
  2. blood vessel chapter – direction of blood flow in veins
  3. heart chapter – pulmonary circulation
  4. respiratory system chapter – blood flow to alveoli for gas exchange

The news item: The medical device called “IVC filter” was in the consumer safety news recently:

IVC Filter Lawsuit | 2020 Updates and Settlements

If you experienced side effects from an IVC filter, you may be eligible for compensation. Get a free case review today at ConsumerSafety.org.

The article provided updates regarding lawsuits targeting the IVC filter. The article mentioned the purpose of the device which is to remove unwanted blood clots, and that the device as placed in the inferior vena cava.

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Can a practical artificial heart fit in a backpack?

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On July 28, 2019

In cardiovascular system

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Teachable moment in classrooms:

  1. cardiovascular system chapter – importance of the heart’s functioning
  2. cardiovascular system chapter – importance of heart valves, myocardium, conduction system for proper heart function
  3. cardiovascular system chapter – devices that replace faulty parts of the heart, or the entire heart in patients

 

This article is the work of Mallory Riggs.

 

Can a practical artificial heart fit in a backpack?

The news item:

The use of an artificial heart in a backpack was reported by Express website:

Mother carries heart in rucksack following severe heart failure

THANKS to her amazing rucksack Selwa Hussain is celebrating the New Year her family feared she would never see.

 

 

The article reports on Selwa, a law school graduate, a wife and a mother, who has a portable artificial heart.  The article describes her symptoms that lead to the diagnosis of heart failure.  The article states that a heart transplant wasn’t an option for her, so she was connected to an artificial heart, and eventually she received a portable version of it.

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