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August 11 – Revolutionary Canadian artificial heart to be manufactured and marketed

August 11 – Revolutionary Canadian artificial heart to be manufactured and marketed

August 11 – Revolutionary Canadian artificial heart to be manufactured and marketed

Today in Canadian History

August 11, 20255m 21s

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Show Notes

Back in 1993, University of Ottawa Heart Institute researchers announce plans to manufacture and market the world's first permanent artificial heart. Known as the Electrohydraulic Ventricular Assist Device (EVAD), the artificial heart could be implanted entirely in the body and was the first of its kind. We spoke with Dr. Tofy Mussivand.