Still Waters Posted November 5, 2012 #1 Share Posted November 5, 2012 A device which could harness energy from a beating heart can produce enough electricity to keep a pacemaker running, according to US researchers. Repeated operations are currently needed to replace batteries in pacemakers. Tests suggested the device could produce 10 times the amount of energy needed. The British Heart Foundation said clinical trials were needed to show it would be safe for patients. http://www.bbc.co.uk...health-20182529 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+joc Posted November 5, 2012 #2 Share Posted November 5, 2012 A device which could harness energy from a beating heart can produce enough electricity to keep a pacemaker running, according to US researchers. Repeated operations are currently needed to replace batteries in pacemakers. Tests suggested the device could produce 10 times the amount of energy needed. The British Heart Foundation said clinical trials were needed to show it would be safe for patients. http://www.bbc.co.uk...health-20182529 Wait a second! If a beating heart powers the pace maker, and the pace-maker keeps the heart beating.... Perpetual Motion?.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rlyeh Posted November 5, 2012 #3 Share Posted November 5, 2012 Wait a second! If a beating heart powers the pace maker, and the pace-maker keeps the heart beating.... Perpetual Motion?.. From what I understand pacemakers regulate heart beat rather than causing it to beat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashotep Posted November 5, 2012 #4 Share Posted November 5, 2012 If this can be made smaller then it might cause less scare tissue which can cause further operations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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