Give advantages and disadvantages of treating patients with an artificial heart.

advantages:
it's useful where no other treatment is available or when the patient's near to death
it extends a lifespan

disadvantages:
there's a low success rate
the device has limited lifespan or battery will need charging
there may be discomfort from heart / battery / controller
there may be risk of infection

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