This Day in History December 2, 1982

By Ruth on December 2, 2013 in history, science
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Quite a day in science history is the subject of today’s feature.  On this date in 1982, the very first person received a permanent artificial heart.   Dr. Barney B. Clark was a Seattle dentist who suffered from congestive heart failure.  Doctors said he was too far gone to receive an actual heart transplant, so he was the logical and idea candidate for an artificial heart.  He lived longer than was expected following this transplant–112 days.   He was willing to take this risk for the furtherance of science.  And even though he ultimately died, it did advance research on artificial hearts.  While these have improved, there has never been a successful implantation that has caused the recipient to live past 620 days.

For more information:

http://www.wired.com/thisdayintech/2009/12/dayintech_1202jarvikheart/

http://www.nytimes.com/1983/03/24/obituaries/barney-clark-dies-on-112th-day-with-permanent-artificial-heart.html

http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=6957

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Ruth Hill is an entertainment journalist, digital media strategist, and creative professional who believes in the power of storytelling to inspire, encourage, and connect people. With years of experience interviewing actors, filmmakers, authors, and other creative professionals, Ruth has developed a passion for discovering the stories behind the people who bring entertainment to life. Her interviews and reviews reflect her appreciation for authentic storytelling, meaningful performances, and the creative individuals working both in front of and behind the camera. Through her digital media business, Media From the Heart, Ruth works with actors, filmmakers, authors, and organizations to help them connect with audiences through social media strategy, video production, YouTube optimization, website development, and digital marketing. A Washington State native, Ruth lives in the Yelm area and is the proud mother of an adult daughter. A former music educator and lifelong creative, she continues to pursue her passion for music, writing, and the arts. At the heart of everything Ruth does is her Christian faith, which inspires her commitment to seeing the best in others,

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