The School of Medical Research and Technology (SMRT) of IIT Kanpur has launched the Hridyantra, a challenge-based programme to develop advanced artificial heart also called Left Ventricular Assist device (LVAD) for patients with end-stage heart failure. It is as a part of Aatma-Nirbhar Bharath Project (Made in India). Scientists, Engineers, Bio-Medical technologists, Cardiac Scientists have developed an artificial heart which is ready for testing on animals in the month of March 2023 stated IIT Kanpur Director, Abhay Karandikar. IIT Kanpur Director further added, Artificial hearts can be implanted in serious patients who have end stage heart failure.
“Artificial heart is being developed to reduce the sufferings of the patients,” he said, adding, “a team of 10 scientists and doctors has prepared this artificial heart. After the success of the trial on animals, heart transplantation in humans will begin within two years.” It is a mechanical heart or mechanical circulatory support system & is a life saving measure.
It is estimated that over 30,000 artificial hearts are being used across the globe which cost approximately Rs. 1.5 Cr (INR). The Indian artificial heart slated to cost around Rs. 20 Lakh would to be a game changer in the medical arena.
Compiled by Dr. Pramod N Sulikeri, Ph.D
Sr. Transplant Coordinator
KLES Dr. Prabhakar Kore Hospital & MRC
Belagavi.
