ABSTRACT
The heart is among the most important organs in the human body. It is a complex muscular pump that maintains oxygen and blood circulation through the lungs and the rest of the body. The heart pumps about 7200 liters of blood in a single day and thus has a heavy workload. Its failure sometimes necessitates the implantation of artificial heart in the patient. The artificial organs have been used in clinical approaches to treat chronic illnesses for several decades. The use of the artificial kidney (dialyzer), artificial heart, cardiac pacemaker, artificial hips and knees, cochlear implants, and intraocular lenses offers treatment for a variety of cases. Numerous recent advances in the design and development of these systems have led to breakthroughs in the successful treatment of (what would otherwise be) fatal illnesses.It is, therefore necessary to:
1. Understand and apply basic terminology, theory, principles and knowledge of artificial heart, and its functions.
