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Surgeons Revive 'Dead' Heart, Transform Infant Transplants

7/22/2025

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In a groundbreaking achievement, Duke University surgeons successfully revived a 'dead' heart for a three-month-old patient, showcasing remarkable 'on-table reanimation' for infant transplants. Simultaneously, Vanderbilt University introduced a technique to preserve donor hearts without reanimation, tackling ethical dilemmas. Together, these innovations promise to expand the donor pool and enhance transplant success rates.

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Story summary

In a groundbreaking achievement, Duke University surgeons successfully revived a 'dead' heart for a three-month-old patient, showcasing remarkable 'on-table reanimation' for infant transplants. Simultaneously, Vanderbilt University introduced a technique to preserve donor hearts without reanimation, tackling ethical dilemmas. Together, these innovations promise to expand the donor pool and enhance transplant success rates.