Dr. Albert Starr, who co-invented the first effective artificial heart valve and died at the age of 98 on December 20, was widely recognized as one of the world’s leading cardiovascular surgeons. At OHSU Hospital, I administered anesthesia for his pediatric patients. It takes an insider who is fascinated by the clinical and technological components to recognize and tell you how good the man was. He was meticulous in all he did. As a result, he encouraged everyone on his team to put forth more effort. He never gave up.
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