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What is indicated by the term 'angina' in relation to heart health?
What is indicated by the term 'angina' in relation to heart health?
What is the primary purpose of an echocardiogram?
What is the primary purpose of an echocardiogram?
What is the primary goal of energy harvesting for pacemakers?
What is the primary goal of energy harvesting for pacemakers?
Which of the following statements about pacemakers is correct?
Which of the following statements about pacemakers is correct?
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Which of the following describes the structural material used in Biolife4D's miniaturized human heart?
Which of the following describes the structural material used in Biolife4D's miniaturized human heart?
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What advance in heart treatment is highlighted by bioprinting of heart tissues?
What advance in heart treatment is highlighted by bioprinting of heart tissues?
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What component is injected into the ghost heart to aid in its transformation into a new heart?
What component is injected into the ghost heart to aid in its transformation into a new heart?
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What is a significant fact about the number of blood vessels in an adult human body?
What is a significant fact about the number of blood vessels in an adult human body?
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What innovative solution is suggested for addressing the shortage of human hearts for transplants?
What innovative solution is suggested for addressing the shortage of human hearts for transplants?
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How are the sensors and electrodes in the new cardiac device designed?
How are the sensors and electrodes in the new cardiac device designed?
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What additional support structure is incorporated during the 3D printing of the miniaturized heart?
What additional support structure is incorporated during the 3D printing of the miniaturized heart?
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What is the primary challenge addressed by the technique of using 'ghost hearts' for transplants?
What is the primary challenge addressed by the technique of using 'ghost hearts' for transplants?
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What type of environment does the bioreactor provide for the ghost heart?
What type of environment does the bioreactor provide for the ghost heart?
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What is the primary purpose of an electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG)?
What is the primary purpose of an electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG)?
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Which part of the heart initiates the electrical signal that controls heartbeats?
Which part of the heart initiates the electrical signal that controls heartbeats?
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What is the main procedure performed during angioplasty?
What is the main procedure performed during angioplasty?
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How does a pacemaker assist the heart's function?
How does a pacemaker assist the heart's function?
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Which of the following describes Medtronic's Micra Pacemaker?
Which of the following describes Medtronic's Micra Pacemaker?
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What is a common risk associated with blocked arteries in the heart?
What is a common risk associated with blocked arteries in the heart?
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In what way has the size of pacemakers changed over the last 60 years?
In what way has the size of pacemakers changed over the last 60 years?
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What does the sequence of contraction and relaxation in the heart facilitate?
What does the sequence of contraction and relaxation in the heart facilitate?
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Study Notes
Energy Harvesting for Pacemakers
- Energy harvesting aims to power pacemakers without batteries by generating electricity from external sources and heart movement.
- A new cardiac device, featuring a stretchable membrane with sensors and electrodes, adapts to heart movements.
Biolife4D Miniature Heart
- Biolife4D developed a 3D bio-printed miniaturized human heart complete with chambers and ventricles.
- Utilized a proprietary bio-ink, mimicking human biomaterials for structural integrity, supported by an additional scaffold.
Heart Transplant Waiting List
- Over 3,200 individuals await heart transplants in the U.S.
- The approach involves creating a "ghost heart" from a pig heart, washing away cells, and injecting human stem cells to develop a new heart in a bioreactor.
Heart Electrical System
- The heart's electrical signal initiates in the right atrium at the SA Node (sinoatrial node).
- The signal propagates from the atria to the ventricles, alternately contracting and relaxing.
Electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG)
- An ECG measures the heart's electrical activity, indicating normal or irregular patterns.
- Electrical impulses generated by the heart muscle lead to blood pumping.
Angioplasty
- Angioplasty is a procedure to open blocked arteries, enhancing blood flow to the heart.
- Conducted via a catheter insertion and balloon inflation to clear obstructions.
Pacemaker Developments
- Pacemakers deliver electrical pulses to maintain normal heart rhythms; their size has decreased significantly over time.
- Medtronic's Micra Pacemaker is 93% smaller than traditional devices and was FDA-approved in 2016.
Circulatory System Fun Facts
- Adults have over 60,000 miles of blood vessels and hearts pump nearly 4,000 gallons of blood daily.
- The heart beats about 100,000 times a day, totaling around 2.8 billion beats in a lifetime.
- Women’s hearts generally beat faster than men’s, and blood cells travel extensive distances throughout the body.
Additional Information
- Anemia can cause pale lips due to decreased oxygenated blood in capillaries beneath the skin.
- Angina refers to chest pain from insufficient oxygen-rich blood to the heart muscle.
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Explore recent research on energy harvesting techniques aimed at powering pacemakers, potentially eliminating the need for battery replacements. This innovative approach utilizes external energy sources and movement from the heart and surrounding organs to generate electricity. Discover the implications of such advancements in medical technology.
