Robert Jarvik (Inventor, Artificial Heart)

Robert Jarvik is an American engineer and inventor best known for developing the first successful artificial heart. His design, called the Jarvik-7, was a mechanical device that temporarily replaced a failing human heart, allowing patients to survive until a transplant or recovery. The device uses external power and artificial components to pump blood, mimicking natural heart functions. Jarvik's innovations significantly advanced cardiovascular medicine, offering new hope for patients with severe heart failure. While his early work was instrumental, ongoing improvements and ethical considerations continue to shape the development and application of artificial heart technology today.