S10·E10 The Artificial Heart
Synopsis
Seattle dentist Barney Clark received the first artificial heart implant in 1982. He died in March 1983, having survived 112 days with the world's first permanent, pneumatic, totally artificial heart. NOVA follows the case with the surgeon, William DeVries, and looks at the prospects for this technology to save lives. It also explored the work of Dr. William F. Bernhard on the Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD) ongoing at the Cardiovascular Surgical Research Laboratories, Boston Children's Hospital Medical Center.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When did Season 10 Episode 10 of NOVA air?
Season 10, Episode 10 ('The Artificial Heart') originally aired on October 18, 1983.
How long is Season 10 Episode 10 ('The Artificial Heart')?
The runtime for this episode is approximately 55 minutes.
What happens in NOVA Season 10 Episode 10?
Seattle dentist Barney Clark received the first artificial heart implant in 1982. He died in March 1983, having survived 112 days with the world's first permanent, pneumatic, totally artificial heart. NOVA follows the case with the surgeon, William DeVries, and looks at the prospects for this techno...
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