When the Jarvik-7 artificial heart first beat inside a human chest, the world watched in awe. In this episode of The Tom Gulley Show, Tom dives into the groundbreaking story of the Jarvik artificial heart, its visionary creator Dr. Robert Jarvik, and the historic surgery that redefined modern medicine.

From the challenges of early heart replacement technology to the media frenzy surrounding Barney Clark, the first recipient, Tom explores the triumphs, controversies, and lasting impact of this medical marvel. Discover how the Jarvik heart paved the way for today’s life-saving cardiac innovations and what it revealed about science, ethics, and human endurance.

🎧 A fascinating look at one of medicine’s most revolutionary inventions — only on The Tom Gulley Show.