The beat goes on: Artificial heart technology holds promise for alternatives

NOTE TO JOURNALISTS: Photos of Matt Franchek and Ralph Metcalfe with a device similar to the new one being developed are available on the Web at http://www.uh.edu/news-events/archive/nr/2008/10oct/artificial-heart-technologyph.html. High-resolution photos are available by contacting Lisa Merkl.

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