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1. Which individual or event do you attribute the greatest historical significance
in the advancement of organ replacement devices or machines? Please explain
why. |
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Most of the actual
work [National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute] was with the intraaortic
balloon. The greatest challenge was clinical trials needed to translate
our laboratory findings to the clinic. |
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Watson's response to Dr. Kjellstrand's observations
on this point: |
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Major novel organ or tissue replacement technologies are usually "disruptive technologies" or as Carl [Kjellstrand] mentioned "flash points." From concept to general use involves a timeline with key discoveries, inventions, advances and people. The key champions for the new technology persevere through thick and thin because of its importance to health care.
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