The Vavilov Complex Atomic Heart is an advanced artificial heart developed by Russian scientists. The project is a stepping-stone on the path to full organ replacement in the future. It’s designed to give a patient with heart disease a better quality of life and reduce their need for lifelong medication.
The development of the Atomic Heart began in the 1980s, as scientists sought to develop a device to replace damaged heart tissue. The project, codenamed Vavilov Complex, has been ongoing for over 30 years, with breakthroughs in materials science and nanotechnology opening up new opportunities for progress.
The Atomic Heart is designed to replace some or all of a patient’s damaged heart tissue. It is made of titanium and carbon-fiber reinforced nanostructures, with a “smart” surface that can monitor blood pressure and heart rate. The Atomic Heart is fitted with sensors, valves and pumps, and is powered by a miniaturized nuclear reactor embedded in the chest cavity.
The Atomic Heart has a range of advanced features, including:
The Vavilov Complex Atomic Heart is still in the early stages of development, and it is hoped that it will prove successful in clinical trials. If these trials are successful, then the Atomic Heart could revolutionize the field of organ replacement and revolutionize the treatment of many diseases.