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1st human heart transplant...



Item # 627943

December 06, 1967

FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, December 6, 1967

* 1st human heart transplant
* Surgery - Surgeon - Medical
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Christiaan Neethling Barnard

Near the bottom of the front page is a one column heading: "Heart Patient Still Fine---Crisis Ahead" A follow up report on the very 1st human heart transplant performed by Doctor Chris Barnard.
Other news of the day throughout. Minor spine wear, otherwise in nice condition.

Category: The 20th Century