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Front What are the disadvantages of artifical heart?
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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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