Longest living artificial heart recipient William J Schroeder dies
William J Schroeder, 54, the longest living permanent artificial heart patient and the first to live outside a hospital, died at Humana Hospital Audubon in Louisville. He survived 620 days on the Jarvik 7 before his condition worsened with strokes. Schroeder's family, including his wife Margaret and six children, were at his bedside. Doctors praised his spirit and the milestone his case represented for future patients and medical knowledge. President and Mrs Reagan expressed sadness.
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Schroeder to be buried in Jasper after Jarvik-7 saga
The Jarvik-7 defences to the family were reported by the White House as Schroeder, who received the device in a 64 hour Humana operation on November 25 1984, faced strokes in December and again in February 1985. He kept a positive outlook early on and joked with officials about Social Security, calling the Coors cure a beer aid. His hometown burial is planned for Saturday in Jasper Indiana.
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More Jarvik-7 implants gain approval under supervision
The FDA has allowed Dr. William DeVries to pursue seven permanent Jarvik-7 heart implants in an experimental series, with four completed and all four recipients deceased. The longest survivor, William J. Schroeder, died 620 days after implantation, amid ongoing issues with strokes, blood clots, and mental confusion.
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William J. Schroeder
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Tragedy prompts Toronto safety drive for children
Alison Parrott, 11, a Toronto track prodigy, was lured by a stranger posing as a photographer and later found murdered. Police offer a 50000 dollar reward as city leaders push streetproofing, school visits, and community watch programs to protect kids. The case spurs renewed debate on safety training and trust in neighbors.
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Alison Parrott
Canada
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Toronto Sun
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Marvin Minor
New Jersey
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Pat Foster
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Five-year-old saves girlfriend from choking in Lynn
Brent Meldrum, 5, used the Heimlich maneuver to save 6-year-old Tanya Branden in Lynn Massachusetts after a piece of candy lodged in her throat. Brent, weighing 45 pounds, slipped behind Tanya, clasped his hands, and lifted her until she coughed the candy out. Tanya thanked him and called him her hero, while Brent said he hopes to be a firefighter policeman farmer and plumber.
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Benson
Robert Guillaume
Benson DuBois
Tanya
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