Testing a total artificial heart To observe real-time blood flow in an artificial heart in the MRI, researchers at Linköping University built a full-scale model of the human circulatory system.

The human heart is one of the hardest-working organs in the body. On average, it beats around 75 times a minute. As the heart beats, it provides pressure so blood can flow to deliver oxygen and ...

Västerås, Sweden, September 17, 2025 - Scandinavian Real Heart AB (publ) announces today that the company and its academic partner at Linköping University has published results from a scientific study ...

The human heart beats 60 to 100 times a minute, more than 86,000 times a day, 35 million times a year. A single beat pushes about 6 tablespoons of blood through the body. An organ that works that hard ...

An international research team has uncovered a new insight into human evolution by comparing humans' hearts with those of other great apes. An international research team from Swansea University and ...

Every day, your heart beats about 100,000 times, sending 2,000 gallons of blood surging through your body. Although it’s no bigger than your fist, your heart has the mighty job of keeping blood ...

The search for the perfect artificial heart seems never-ending. After decades of trial and error, surgeons remain stymied in their quest for a machine that does not wear out, break down or cause clots ...

Several foods have been shown to help improve blood flow and support heart health, including garlic, onions, beets, berries, citrus fruits, and leafy greens, among others. Share on Pinterest Grisha ...