Artificial heart newer versions, such as the Heartmate II, developed by The Texas Heart Institute of Houston, provide continuous flow. These pumps (which may be centrifugal or axial flow) are smaller and potentially more durable and last longer than the current generation of total heart replacement pumps. Another major advantage of a VAD is that the patient keeps the natural heart, which may still function for temporary back-up support if the mechanical pump were to stop. This may provide enough support to keep the patient alive until a solution to the problem is implemented. In August 2006, an artificial heart was implanted
Nick Liotta player on the Villanova team. Nick Liotta Domenic A. "Nick" Liotta (January 28, 1928 – November 28, 1951) was an American football player. A native of Everett, Massachusetts, he attended Villanova University where he played college football as a guard and linebacker. He developed a reputation as a 60-minute player and served as co-captain of Villanova's 1951 football team. He was selected by the Football Writers Association of America as a first-team guard and by the "Chicago Tribune" (based on votes of fellow players) as a first-team linebacker on their respective 1951 College Football All-America Teams. Prior to the end