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What to do if a close family friend is in need of a artificial heart as soon as possible, where could i buy one, and approximately would it cost?

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Artificial heart: Read this: http://en.Wikipedia.Org/wiki/artificial_heart it is unlikely you could buy one, it is a prescribed medical therapy and should only be available on physician order.

Answered 1/6/2014

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