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Denton Cooley, Willem Kolff and William DeVries: King of Hearts

Denton Cooley, Willem Kolff and William DeVries: King of Hearts

FromWhat It Takes®


Denton Cooley, Willem Kolff and William DeVries: King of Hearts

FromWhat It Takes®

ratings:
Length:
68 minutes
Released:
Oct 4, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

The 1960's, 70's and 80's brought about a revolution in the treatment of heart and kidney disease.  Dialysis, organ transplants, coronary bypass, open heart surgery and many other procedures that we think of as almost routine today - were created during those decades. Meet three of the important innovators who, between them, have saved millions of lives.  Denton Cooley performed the first human-to-human heart transplant, Willem Kolff invented dialysis and is considered the father of artificial organs, and William DeVries was the first surgeon to implant a permanent artificial heart in a dying patient.  They tell the stories here of what led them to the forefront of their field, and describe the rewards of a career spent saving lives.  
Released:
Oct 4, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

Revealing, intimate conversations with visionaries and leaders in the arts, science, technology, public service, sports and business. These engaging personal stories are drawn from interviews with the American Academy of Achievement, and offer insights you’ll want to apply to your own life.