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-HardGay- t1_isojxit wrote
Reply to TIL Liquid Helium is the perfect element to keep the superconductive magnets in MRI machines cold by Alternative-Leg1095
It's also used in intra-aortic balloon pumps because it's inert enough to not cause serious problems if a balloon were to rupture. Though in 100 years we will probably have much better technology and not require them for anyone anymore. LVAD technologies are pretty amazing.
-HardGay- t1_ist3t68 wrote
Reply to comment by Vlad_the_Homeowner in TIL Liquid Helium is the perfect element to keep the superconductive magnets in MRI machines cold by Alternative-Leg1095
I reckon theoretically either are still dangerous enough to lead to embolism depending on the amount of gas entrapment. So perhaps I should revise the statement so it doesn't imply there isn't much risk when there have most likely been documented case reports.