>>> No the heart is autonomous, will even beat outside the body for some 
>>> time (hours) if oxygenated.
>>
>> Does anybody else find it slightly disturbing that andrel knows such 
>> things?
>>
>> I mean, I know there's a good reason, but even so... kinda grusome.
> 
> As you may be aware, it is my job. It comes with being in a experimental 
> cardiology lab.

Indeed. But still... kinda freaky.

> BTW a beating heart is absolutely not gruesome, I would 
> rather say beautiful. I'd be happy to show you if you happen to be in 
> Amsterdam some time and an experiment is running. ;)

I once saw an operation on TV. They cut open a guy's chest, ripped his 
ripcage apart, and inside was his heart. I swear, it honestly looked 
like it was trying to CLIMB THE HELL OUT OF HIS BODY AND RUN AWAY!! O_O

*shivers*

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