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Kolff, Willem J., 1912-
Person
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
John T. Watson Papers
Collection — Box 37 - RECORDS CLOSED
Identifier: MS C 578
Abstract
John Thomas Watson is a mechanical engineer, physiologist, and administrator whose career has centered on the research, development, and validation of biomedical technologies for assisting the ailing heart. His papers focus on the activities of the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)'s Devices and Technology Branch -- originally known as the Artificial Heart Program -- and Watson's professional career as administrator of that branch. Reports, administrative records, requests...
Dates:
1964-2003
William C. DeVries Papers
Collection — Box 19 - oversized separations
Identifier: MS C 588
Abstract
William Castle DeVries is the American heart surgeon who implanted the first total artificial heart (TAH) in a human patient in 1982. His collection of correspondence, medical records, x-rays, protocol and procedural documents, reports, scientific articles, manuscripts, publicity clippings, photographic images, and audiovisual materials mostly documents his professional career at the University of Utah Medical Center and the Humana Heart Institute International. The primary focus of this...
Dates:
1946-2002
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- Assisted Circulation 1
- Atherosclerosis 1
- Biocompatible Materials 1
- Cardiology 1
- Cardiovascular Surgical Procedures 1
- Electronics, Medical 1
- Heart-Assist Devices 1
- Implants, Experimental 1
- Pacemaker, Artificial 1
- Thoracic Surgery 1 + ∧ less
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