Saturday, March 8, 2008

WHO INVENTED THE ARTIFICAL HEART IN 1982

In 1982 the retired dentist, Barney Clark, received an implant which instead of a heart was a menchanical organ made of plastic and metal. It was known as the Jarvik-7, named in honour of its invemtor, Robert Jarvik.

2 comments:

spinningtape said...

Wow interesting... where can I get one :)


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Brenda Aurora Verna Ysaguirre said...

Spinningtape, you don't need one, trust me. I have found out that having the real thing is all we need even if it pains us at times!!
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