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jan 2, 1982 - New event

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The Jarvik 7 total artificial heart, named for its designer, Dr. Robert Jarvik, is implanted in a patient. PTCA is used finally as a primary treatment for patients who had a heart attack.

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jan 2, 1982
Now
~ 44 years ago