Artificial Heart Keeps Boy Alive for 251 Days

Artificial Heart Keeps Boy Alive for 251 Days

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Health Sciences, Biology

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The video tells the story of Joe, a three-year-old with a rare heart condition. After spending 251 days on an artificial Berlin heart, Joe received a heart transplant and is now thriving. The Berlin heart served as a temporary solution while waiting for a donor. The video highlights the challenges of finding heart donors for children and includes an appeal from Joe's parents for more families to join the donor register.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main reason for Joe's heart condition?

An accident

A bacterial infection

A rare inherited condition

A viral infection

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the purpose of the Berlin heart for Joe?

To improve his immune system

To permanently replace his heart

To temporarily support his circulation

To cure his heart condition

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How long did Joe rely on the Berlin heart?

50 weeks

38 weeks

20 weeks

12 weeks

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the size of the artificial pump used in the Berlin heart?

As small as a tennis ball

As large as a small chest freezer

As big as a refrigerator

As tiny as a golf ball

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did Joe's parents do to help other children in need of a heart transplant?

They wrote a book about their experience

They organized a fundraising event

They appealed for more families to join the donor register

They started a charity