What life-saving device did Adrian Kantrowitz invent?
Intra-aortic balloon pump
Portable defibrillator
Artificial heart valve
Heart stent
Answer
The intra-aortic balloon pump, invented by Adrian Kantrowitz, is a life-saving device used to support heart function in patients with weakened hearts. Inserted into the aorta, the largest artery of the body, it inflates and deflates in coordination with the heart's pumping action, enhancing blood circulation and reducing the workload on the heart, improving blood flow to vital organs and helping to prevent heart failure.
Heartstrings Unleashed: The Extraordinary Journey of Adrian Kantrowitz
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