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NEJM -- Chaikof EL. The Development of Prosthetic Heart Valves -- Lessons in Form and Function. 357(14):1368-71. Supplementary Audio

Interview with Albert Starr on the invention of the first successful artificial heart valve

photo of Albert Starr
 

Supplement to: Chaikof EL. The Development of Prosthetic Heart Valves — Lessons in Form and Function. N Engl J Med 2007;357(14):1368-71.

Dr. Albert Starr coinvented and implanted the first successful artificial heart valve in 1960. He is currently director of academic affairs and bioscience development at Providence Health System of Oregon.

Rachel Gotbaum, the interviewer, is an independent producer based in Boston.


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