When did Kantrowitz attempt the world's second heart transplant?
1967
1959
1971
1983
Answer
In 1967, Dr. Adrian Kantrowitz, a pioneering heart surgeon, attempted the world's second heart transplant. His recipient, a 54-year-old man named Barney Clark, survived for 112 days with the new heart. While ultimately unsuccessful due to complications, Kantrowitz's groundbreaking efforts paved the way for successful heart transplants in the years to come.
Heartstrings Unleashed: The Extraordinary Journey of Adrian Kantrowitz
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