[mikestew]

I've often wondered, but have never heard anything one way or the other, if not having a pulse might not be better. I mean think of all of the physical things that have reduced lifespans due to pulsing. Whether it's high frequency like vibration, or low frequency like when your car's brake rotors are warped. Not only do the brakes not work as well, it's hard on wheel bearings and to a lesser extent suspension parts. Or did our vascular system evolve to rely on that pulse? Like, I dunno, helps keep arteries clear or something.

Unfortunately, last I paid attention, artificial heart patients don't live long enough to make an evaluation.