Heart_device

This photo shows the new cardiac device ― a thin, elastic membrane ― fitted over a rabbit’s heart. The membrane is imprinted with a network of electrodes that can monitor cardiac function and deliver an electrical impulse to correct an erratic heartbeat.

Credit University of Illinois and Washington University

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This diagram illustrates the steps involved in creating the new heart device.

Credit University of Illinois and Washington University

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