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10.
First human heart transplant operation conducted by Dr. Christiaan Barnard on Louis Washkansky, was conducted in
1967
1968
1958
1922
Answer: Option
Explanation:

Louis Washkansky (1913 - 21 December 1967) was the recipient of the world's first human heart transplant.

Washkansky died of double pneumonia eighteen days after the transplant because of a weakened immune system.

Discussion:
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S.Ambika said:   8 years ago
How the heart is transplanted. In which way they will carry from one person to another person. And at which age group it should be done.

Vasanthi said:   8 years ago
South African surgeon Christiaan Barnard, who prepared for this day by performing a number of experimental heart transplants involving dogs, led a 30-member surgical team in implanting the heart of a young woman into 53-year-old Louis Washkansky, a Cape Town grocer suffering from diabetes and incurable heart disease.

Heena said:   9 years ago
Thank you for giving these useful information.

Vasanthi said:   8 years ago
The 1st heart transplant in India was done by Dr Venugopal.

Amar said:   8 years ago
Can someone explain in which place of India first time human heart transplantation takes place?

GANESH said:   9 years ago
Heart transplant means changing a heart from one person to other person.

Tont stark said:   9 years ago
What is meant by heart transplant?

Savani said:   1 decade ago
Thanks, was it successful?

Satish singh said:   1 decade ago
The world's first human heart transplant was performed by Christiaan Barnard on December 3, 1967 in Cape Town South Africa.

Umesh said:   1 decade ago
Usefull. Thanking you.


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