2002: Stephen Westaby, Oxford, Storbritannien

”Artificial Hearts: Science, Fiction or Fact”

Stephen Westaby, of Oxford Heart Centre, is a well known cardiac surgeon who has engaged himself in a wide spread range of activities throughout the years. Thoracic trauma, valve surgery, inflammatory response to extracorpo real circulation and cerebral complications from cardiac surgery are some areas in which Mr Westaby has been scientifically active. He has also written a prestigious book about the history of cardiac surgery. He has during recent years mainly focused on heart failure, and has been particularly active in the development of mechanical assist devices for permanent use. He is one of the leading clinicians in the introduction of the Jarvik 2000 pump.