There are many unique and shocking cases worldwide, but the story of Selwa Hussain of London will surprise you. 39-year-old Selwa is a woman who does not have a heart in her body! Yes, she is alive without a natural heart, and her life is going on only with the help of an artificial heart kept in a bag.
According to sources, Selwa Hussain’s life changed entirely in the year 2017, when she suffered a heart attack. She was alone at home, but she gathered courage and drove herself to the doctor. Selwa Hussain was to have a heart transplant in London, but due to poor health, it could not happen. Doctors found a unique solution for her—an artificial heart!
This state-of-the-art device, which gave new life to Selwa Hussain, has two batteries that weigh about 7 kg. The device that works as an artificial heart has an electric motor and pump, which, with the help of a battery, pushes air into a plastic bag in the chest through an attached tube for blood circulation in his body. Selwa Hussain’s life is saved because of the device. It also has a weak link. After the battery of the device runs out, there are only 90 seconds to replace it.
This painful story of Selwa Hussain is going viral on social media. Selva’s story surprised everyone and gave a glimpse of her courage in her struggling life. Selwa Hussain has two children. Selva says, ‘I was very sick before and after this surgery. It took me a long time to recover.’ She always has to be cautious, but her courage and passion are no less than an example.
Selwa Hussain’s story proves how much medical science has progressed. There was a time when heart disease meant death, but today, with the help of an artificial heart, a person can stay alive. This technique could bring hope to thousands of people who need a heart transplant.
