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If a normal healthy active person were to be given a piggyback heart, would it be better for them such as decreased fatigue, lower heart rate, etc. or would it be worse for them?

Q: if a normal healthy active person were to be given a piggyback heart, would it be better for them such as decreased fatigue, lower heart rate, etc. or would it be worse for them?

: I must admit I have never heard the term piggyback heart. Please explain further as I can't answer something I've never heard of...?

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Dr. Holly Maes answered

I must admit I have never heard the term piggyback heart. Please explain further as I can't answer something I've never heard of...?

Dr Rhoads agreed

Answered 3/24/2021

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A member asked:

If a normal healthy active person were to be given a piggyback heart, would it be better for them such as decreased fatigue, lower heart rate, etc. or would it be worse for them?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Holly Maes answered

Dr Rhoads agreed

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