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The Mosby Medical Encyclopedia 10-01-1996 Jarvik-7, an artificial heart designed by R. K. Jarvik for use in humans. The Jarvik-7 was an early model depending on air pressure to drive the ventricles. See also electrohydraulic heart. The ideas, procedures and suggestions contained in this ...
October 1, 1996; The Mosby Medical Encyclopedia

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