Man given genetically modified pig heart dies
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Re: Man given genetically modified pig heart dies
#2“Currently 17 people die every day in the US waiting for a transplant, with more than 100,000 reportedly on the waiting list.”
David Bennett was only 57. Heart disease, and related issues are a big problem.
While I’m hopeful for this technology, I wish there was a way for people to see heart issues coming much earlier in life so they can attempt to treat, or delay, the problem.
Re: Man given genetically modified pig heart dies
#3He lasted 2 months.
For reference, artificial hearts generally do 130 days -
(2018) https://syncardia.com/patients/media/blog/2018/08/seven-thin... with some notable outliers that live for years, and human to human transplant is about 9 years. Usually it's some related systemic problem that kills you under these conditions eg consistent brain clotting causing stroke or organ failure due to drug cocktails.
Re: Man given genetically modified pig heart dies
#4“Currently 17 people die every day in the US waiting for a transplant, with more than 100,000 reportedly on the waiting list.” David Bennett was only 57. Heart disease, and related issues are a big problem. While I’m hopeful for this technology, I wish there was a way for people to see heart issues coming much earlier in life so they can attempt to treat, or delay, the problem.
Or, change the way they live, work less and enjoy what little life they have ahead?
Re: Man given genetically modified pig heart dies
#5My friend was a member of the transplant team at Johns Hopkins. "They" said he was near multiple organ failure prior to the transplant. And he survived significantly longer than expected. Recovery under those circumstances was a very long shot already. Kudos to him for undergoing the procedure, and furthering the research. Condolences to he and his family.
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#6“Currently 17 people die every day in the US waiting for a transplant, with more than 100,000 reportedly on the waiting list.” David Bennett was only 57. Heart disease, and related issues are a big problem. While I’m hopeful for this technology, I wish there was a way for people to see heart issues coming much earlier in life so they can attempt to treat, or delay, the problem.
Or, change the way they live, work less and enjoy what little life they have ahead?
your view indicates a lack of empathy for folks that live differently than you
Re: Man given genetically modified pig heart dies
#7He lasted 2 months. For reference, artificial hearts generally do 130 days - (2018) https://syncardia.com/patients/media/blog/2018/08/seven-thin... with some notable outliers that live for years, and human to human transplant is about 9 years. Usually it's some related systemic problem that kills you under these conditions eg consistent brain clotting causing stroke or organ failure due to drug cocktails.
Wow, that's not great. I take it these are meant to be used as a stopgap before an actual transplant?
Re: Man given genetically modified pig heart dies
#8He lasted 2 months. For reference, artificial hearts generally do 130 days - (2018) https://syncardia.com/patients/media/blog/2018/08/seven-thin... with some notable outliers that live for years, and human to human transplant is about 9 years. Usually it's some related systemic problem that kills you under these conditions eg consistent brain clotting causing stroke or organ failure due to drug cocktails.
Wow, that's not great. I take it these are meant to be used as a stopgap before an actual transplant?
Yea; it's a stopgap solution. The pump is in a backpack so it's not perfect for mobility.
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