Tag Archives: heart transplant

“When Death Becomes Life” by Joshua D. Mezrich, M.D.

Mezrich's "Notes from a Transplant Surgeon" examines the past, present and future of organ transplants
Posted on March 22, 2019 by Laura B Hayden (Blog Writer, Sevenponds)

“When Death Becomes Life” by Joshua D. Mezrich focuses on three compelling aspects of the century-old practice of human organ transplantation: its history, the author’s experiences as a surgeon, and ethical questions the operations raise. Through each lens, the procedure … Continue reading →

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Heart Transplant: Better Organ Preservation Leads to Higher Success Rate

A new method of preserving heart tissue may reduce the number of hearts wasted
Posted on May 15, 2017 by Debra L. Stang (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

According to United Network for Organ Sharing, or UNOS, the numbers are grim. Four thousand people are waiting for a heart transplant in the United States. Every 10 minutes, another person is added to the transplant list. Most of these … Continue reading →

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