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The artificial heart
By Berger, Melvin
Publishers Summary:
- ISBN
- 978-0-53110-409-5
- Publisher
- New York : F. Watts, 1987.
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School Library Journal
Reviewed on December 1, 1987
Gr 5-8 A well-written, comprehensive overview of the development of the artificial heart, with a look at current uses and bioethical dilemmas. Much space is devoted to Barney Clark's experience, as well as to examinations of several other cases. An early chapter is devoted to the anatomy of the healthy heart, emphasized by detailed black-and-white drawings and diagrams. The history of the heart transplant procedure is presented, followed by a review...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
