an artificial heart. One problem with the banned mode is that the tubes connecting it to an external
power source created a passage for infection. Inventors are now working on new devices that
would be fully placed, along with a tiny power pack, in the patients chest. The first sample
products arent expected for another 10 or 20 years. But some people are already worrying that
theyll workand that Americas overextended healthcare programs will lose a precious
$2.5 billion to $5 billion a year providing them for a relatively few dying patients. If such
expenditures cut into funding for more basic care, the net effect could actually be a decline
in the nations health.
28. According to the passage, the Jarvik-7 artificial heart proved to be _____.
a technical failure
a technical wonder
a good life-saver
an effective means to treat heart disease
29. From the passage we know that Symbion Inc. _____.
has been banned by the government from producing artificial hearts
will review the effects of artificial hearts before designing new models
may continue to work on new models of reliable artificial hearts
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