For the first time, the Jarvik 2000 Heart, an electrically powered left ventricular assist device, has been implanted in a patient on a permanent basis. There is now great enthusiasm for a mechanical solution for heart failure. The thumb-size Jarvik heart is implanted into the left ventricular wall. The external attachment for the power supply is on the skull behind the patient's ear. Researchers are studying its use in end-stage heart failure patients who are not eligible for heart transplants.
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