Which South African surgeon performed the first human heart transplant?

Miss G

Professor Christiaan Barnard performed the surgery but the patient, Louis Washkansky , only lived for 18 days after the operation. May 09 04, 12:36 PM

Create a Free FunTrivia ID to add to, request more/new answers, or edit this entry

When was the first heart transplant performed? Who received the first successful heart transplant? If Cystic Fibrosis primarily affects the lungs and digestive and reproductive systems then why do sufferers have a heart and lung transplant rather than just a lung transplant. Surely having both the heart and lungs transplanted would not only make it harder to find a match but would increase the risks and complications? Who was the first president of the South African Students Association?

1 South African Giants Its here! The ultimate in testing your general knowledge on recent greats, that have emerged on the international arena! South Africa Average 5 Q widdle Nov 30 02 1200 plays 2 The South African Influence This quiz is about world famous people who were either born in South Africa, or who spent time in South Africa that influenced their future life. South Africans Average 10 Q 51percent Aug 09 06 555 plays 3 South African History Let's see how much you know about South African History. South Africa Average 10 Q colombia Oct 31 01 1239 plays