Pioneering Artificial Heart Designer Robert Jarvik Passes Away at 79
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.