Guest guest Posted March 15, 2009 Report Share Posted March 15, 2009 I came across the following article that may be of interest to members of this support group. I don't remember the source - it was a web site - but the article is signed Ann DiCesare: A new device may offer hopes to patients in desperate need of a lung transplant. Barlett, MD, a University of Michagan professor emeritis of surgery, and his team have developed BioLung, an artificial lung that works with the heart's own pumping action to manage oxygen and blood flow throughout the body. Because the device uses the heart rather than mechanics to pump blood, the patient can stay active at home instead of being sedated and hooked up to a machine in the hospital. The device can even remain in place following a transplant, until the donor lungs are fully operational. 5 years. I'm unsure what the five years means, probably when it will be available. Other articles had similar notation, e. g., 5 + years, Now, etc . Jack79/IPF - UIP/dx06/05 Maine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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