William DeVries
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William Castle DeVries (born December 19, 1943) is an American cardiothoracic surgeon, mainly known for the first transplant of a TAH (total artificial heart) using the Jarvik-7 model.
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William DeVries | |
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Born | William Castle DeVries (1943-12-19) December 19, 1943 (age 80) |
Known for | Dr. William DeVries and his surgical team replaced a diseased heart with the Jarvik-7, the first permanent artificial heart ever used for a human patient. |
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Fields | cardiothoracic surgeon |
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