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Why would you need to hook it up to the brain? I am assuming to respond to signals, for example stressed -> beat faster? But what would happen if you didn't hav
by FinanceAnon 5y ago
Why would you need to hook it up to the brain? I am assuming to respond to signals, for example stressed -> beat faster? But what would happen if you didn't have this automatic response? Let's say the heartbeat could be controlled by an algorithm or an app - for example if you lie down, it slows down automatically or if you expect to do some exercise, you can turn it up.
- jensensbutton 5y agoI'm fairly certain you don't want your heart controlled by an app on your phone.
- tux3 5y agoAn open source app in and of itself would be a little scary, but I can't imagine the startup making your connected artificial heart posting an "incredible journey" blog. Or having to learn from Hacker News that Google is dropping support for your organs.
- quickthrower2 5y agoRansomware would be brutal
- jessriedel 5y agoYou don't need to hook it up the brain. Transplanted hearts are generally not innervated. https://academic.oup.com/eurheartj/article/39/20/1799/2900507 https://academic.oup.com/eurheartj/article/39/20/1799/290050... As a result, they do not correctly respond to higher demand by beating faster, but this is a deficiency that is considered acceptable. Heart transplant recipients aren't routinely running marathons.