Artificial Organs
What Ever Happened to the Jarvik 7 Artificial Heart?
Published in Medical Letter on the CDC and FDA, December 30th, 2007
"The artificial heart is the result of six decades of work by many of the giants in medicine. Over the last 25 years we have made major improvements in the areas of surgical technique, anticoagulation (blood management) and patient care protocols," explained Steve Langford, vice president of clinical support for SynCardia Systems, Inc., manufacturer of the CardioWest(TM) temporary Total...
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