Pioneering Artificial Heart Designer Robert Jarvik Passes Away at 79
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Dr. Robert Jarvik, the designer of the first permanent artificial heart implanted in a human, passed away at 79 due to Parkinson's disease complications. His work at the University of Utah in 1982 led to the development of the Jarvik-7, a device that was used as a temporary and sometimes permanent solution for patients with severe heart failure, sparking both medical advancements and ethical debates.
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Robert Jarvik, a Designer of the First Artificial Heart, Dies at 79 The New York Times
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