Mechanical devices implanted in the body can pump the blood for a failing heart, but they have a critical limitation: They require a permanent driveline that exits the skin to connect to components outside the body.
A line as big as a pinkie finger permanently sticking out of the skin creates infection risk and can serve as an unwanted conversation-starter for patients with advanced heart failure — serious drawbacks even for devices that can extend a person’s life.
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