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Robert Jarvik

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The Resume

    (May 11, 1946- )
    Born in Midland, Michigan
    Developed the Jarvik-7 artificial heart
    Jarvik-7 was first implanted in patient Barney Clark (December 2, 1982)

Why he might be annoying:

    Although he received an MD degree, he was never licensed to practice medicine.
    He wore surgical scrubs at press conferences updating Clark's condition.
    Patients receiving the Jarvik-7 usually either suffered debilitating strokes due to blood clotting or developed life-threatening infections caused by the incisions required to attach the artificial heart to an external compressor.
    The health problems led to a ban on the permanent implantation of the Jarvik-7.
    He became a spokesperson for the anti-cholesterol medication Lipitor.
    He is married to Marilyn Vos Savant.

Why he might not be annoying:

    He invented several surgical tools as a teenager.
    He became interested in medicine after his father underwent open-heart surgery.
    The Jarvik-7 can be used for up to 30 days on patients waiting for transplants.
    He has continued improving the Jarvik-7, writing that the ultimate artificial heart must be 'more than functional, reliable and dependable. It must be forgettable.'

Credit: C. Fishel


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    In 2023, Out of 5 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 2 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 13 Votes: 30.77% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 2 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 9 Votes: 55.56% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 1 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 2 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 5 Votes: 80.0% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 5 Votes: 60.0% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 10 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 10 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 15 Votes: 73.33% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 10 Votes: 40.0% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 56 Votes: 44.64% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 26 Votes: 57.69% Annoying
    In 2008, Out of 136 Votes: 67.65% Annoying
    In 2007, Out of 67 Votes: 46.27% Annoying