Robert Jarvik, who developed the first artificial heart to be permanently implanted in a human - a breakthrough that captured the world’s imagination even as it triggered debates about medical ...

Dr. Robert Jarvik, who was a key designer of the first permanent artificial heart implanted in a human, died on Monday in his Manhattan home at age 79.

Key Takeaways Dr. Robert Jarvik created the first artificial heart used in humans He's died from complications of Parkinson’s disease at age 79 While his devices extended lives, they sparked ...

FRIDAY, May 30, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Dr. Robert Jarvik, the man behind the world’s first permanent artificial heart used in a human, has died. He was 79, The New York Times reported. His ...

Key Takeaways Dr. Robert Jarvik created the first artificial heart used in humans He's died from complications of Parkinson’s disease at age 79 While his devices extended lives, they sparked many ...

FRIDAY, May 30, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Dr. Robert Jarvik, the man behind the world’s first permanent artificial heart used in a human, has died. He was 79, The New York Times reported. His wife, ...