| 词条 | Robert Tools |
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| name = Robert L. Tools | image = | image_size = | caption = | birth_date = {{birth date|1942|7|31}} | birth_place = Mobile, Alabama, U.S. | death_date = {{death date and age|2001|11|30|1942|7|31}} | death_place = Kentucky, U.S. | occupation = Retired phone company technical librarian and former Chicago Public School teacher | spouse = Carol | parents = | children = 2 adult children; Chandra and Carlin }} Robert L. Tools (July 31, 1942 – November 30, 2001) was the world's first recipient of a fully self-contained artificial heart, called AbioCor. The operation took place on July 2, 2001. He survived for 151 days without a living heart.{{Citation needed|date=November 2011}} Dr. Joseph Fredi at Saint Thomas Hospital suggested the experimental procedure based on his knowledge of a research project by Abiomed. While recovering from surgery, Robert had the chance to enjoy some of his favorite past time hobbies, fishing and dining out. While at Jewish Hospital, Robert became renowned and received press throughout the world on shows like Cooking Network, Dateline, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, and CNN.{{Citation needed|date=November 2011}} As a result of Robert's press, he received visits from Lt. Governors, The Oak Ridge Boys, and Muhammad Ali. While meeting with Ali, Tools earned the name "#1 Champ" because of his fight to survive. Due to continued complications of abdominal bleeding and a stroke, Robert died November 30, 2001.[1] See also
References1. ^{{cite news|title=Recipient of Mechanical Heart Dies|newspaper=The Los Angeles Times|author=Rosie Mestel|date=1 December 2001|page=1}} External links
2 : 1942 births|2001 deaths |
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