In a groundbreaking achievement in medical science, an Australian man in his 40s has become the first person in the world to leave the hospital with a total artificial heart made of titanium. The device, known as the BiVACOR total artificial heart, served as a life-saving bridge until a donor heart became available. This historic event is reshaping the future of heart failure treatment and could revolutionize the way we approach heart transplants globally. A Historic Milestone in Cardiac Medicine On November 22, 2024, the patient, who was suffering from end-stage heart failure, underwent a six-hour surgery at St Vincent’s Hospital in Sydney, Australia. The procedure, led by cardiothoracic and transplant surgeon Paul Jansz, marked the first successful discharge of a patient living with an artificial heart. He remained outside the hospital for over 100 days before receiving a donor heart transplant in early March 2025. This achievement is a world first. While five other patients in...