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Robert Tools received a self-contained artificial heart in a clinical trial; he was the first recipient. He had not very long to live, probably; and they said at the time they believed the trial would be a success if he lived 60 days, instead of the expected time. He lived almost six months, dying today.
And the person/people who wrote the article about it got their statements mixed up pathetically.
For example:
Robert Tools, the world's first recipient of a self-contained artificial heart,...
Then, near the bottom of the article, they add:
Tools was the sixth person to receive the artificial heart.
Geesh. I know there were six trials approved, but he was the first, guys. The story fascinated me at the time, so at least I know which one of these sentences is right.
And this sentence should be taken out and shot, for fairly obvious reasons:
Tools was first introduced to the media back in July, more than a month after receiving the transplant in August.
And the person/people who wrote the article about it got their statements mixed up pathetically.
For example:
Robert Tools, the world's first recipient of a self-contained artificial heart,...
Then, near the bottom of the article, they add:
Tools was the sixth person to receive the artificial heart.
Geesh. I know there were six trials approved, but he was the first, guys. The story fascinated me at the time, so at least I know which one of these sentences is right.
And this sentence should be taken out and shot, for fairly obvious reasons:
Tools was first introduced to the media back in July, more than a month after receiving the transplant in August.
