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GCSE Biology Paper 1 (9-1 Exams)

Heart Artificial Lead Disadvantages Artifical Surgery Fit Bleeding

Disadvantages of artificial hearts include surgical risks like bleeding and infection, poorer performance than natural hearts, component wear, potential for blood clots leading to strokes, and possible discomfort for the patient.

Gli svantaggi dei cuori artificiali includono il rischio di sanguinamento e infezione durante l'intervento, prestazioni inferiori rispetto ai cuori naturali, usura dei componenti, possibili coaguli di sangue e ictus, e potenziale disagio per il paziente.

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  • Surgery to fit an artificial heart can lead to bleeding and infection
  • Artificial heart don't work as well as healthy natural ones - parts of the heart could wear out or the electrical motor could fail
  • Can cause blood clots and lead to strokes
  • Maybe uncomfortable for the patient

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