Robert Jarvik (developed the Jarvik artificial heart)

Robert Jarvik is an American cardiologist and inventor best known for developing the Jarvik artificial heart in the late 1970s. This heart was among the first permanent artificial hearts designed to replace a failing human heart. It was implanted into patients to extend their lives when traditional heart transplants were not an option. Jarvik's work marked a significant advancement in medical technology, igniting interest in artificial organs. His innovation has contributed to ongoing research and development in heart health and artificial devices, influencing both surgeries and the future of cardiac care.