Bjarne K. H. Semb: The contriver of the first implantation of a total artificial heart in Europe

John Peder Escobar Kvitting; Bansi Koul; Odd R. Geiran

doi:10.1111/aor.14252

Bjarne K. H. Semb: The contriver of the first implantation of a total artificial heart in Europe

John Peder Escobar Kvitting, Bansi Koul, Odd R. Geiran

Thoracic Surgery

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In 1985, the surgical team led by Bjarne Semb implanted the first total artificial heart (TAH) in Europe, and the following year the first successful bridge to transplant in Europe using the Symbion J-7/100 TAH. Together with the clinical experiences of colleagues in the United States, these early cases preceded the subsequent development of scores of mechanical assist devices to treat advanced heart failure. Semb proved to have the pioneering spirit needed to use the early generation of a TAH, but these early implants also generated much controversy in the medical community as well as the general public.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	1221-1226
Number of pages	6
Journal	Artificial Organs
Volume	46
Issue number	7
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1111/aor.14252
Publication status	Published - 2022 Jul

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Biomedical Laboratory Science/Technology

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