Artificial Heart Inspired by the Cockroach

India - A ground-breaking $2,400 artificial heart inspired by the anatomy of the cockroach could revolutionize human cardiac care, scientists in India believe. The development of a robust, affordable and safe synthetic heart remains one of the holy grails of biomedical engineering amid a shortage of donated organs and rising levels of heart disease.The two types of artificial hearts available in the U.S. today are expensive, costing at least $50,000 apiece. Both have problems, with patients vulnerable to infections and strokes, experts say.---