Ticker

Ticker by Mimi Swartz is an investigative exploration of the complex and challenging pursuit of creating an artificial heart, highlighting the remarkable efforts of heart surgeon O.H. “Bud” Frazier and his team over fifty years. Blending history, science, and personal stories, the book chronicles the breakthroughs, setbacks, and relentless determination involved in one of medicine’s greatest innovations. As it delves into the pioneers and obstacles of heart surgery and artificial heart development, the narrative raises thought-provoking questions about progress, sacrifice, and the human spirit.