Historical Events tagged with "heart"

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Health & Medicine

First Implantation of AbioCor Artificial Heart

July 2nd, 2001 23 years ago

The AbioCor self-contained artificial heart was implanted into a patient, Paul W. Hargrove, in a groundbreaking surgery meant to provide a new solution for heart failure. This innovative device, created by AbioMed, offers a unique approach to cardiac support, as it is an entirely self-contained unit, independent of external power sources or tubes. The surgery took place at the Jewish Hospital in Louisville, Kentucky, marking a significant milestone in medical technology aimed at improving the quality of life for those with severe heart conditions.

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