1st human heart transplant...
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, December 6, 1967
- 1st human heart transplant
- Surgery - Surgeon - Medical
- 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.
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