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Pioneering artificial heart implanted in patient in Utah
61 year old retired dentist Clark underwent the first long term artificial heart implantation in a human at the University of Utah led by Dr. William DeVries. The 7 ½ hour operation aimed to sustain life as doctors monitor vital organs. Jarvik noted initial success and potential for future patients while Clark remained in critical but improving condition with the new heart device in place.
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