One Heart Saves Three Lives: A Look Inside Innovative Pediatric Partial Heart Transplant

One heart, three lives forever changed.

A groundbreaking partial heart transplant has given Hend, John, and Teddy a chance at brighter, healthier futures. Hend received a donor heart, and her own healthy valves saved John and Teddy—two toddlers with serious congenital heart conditions.

This split-root domino procedure, one of the first in the U.S., showcases the incredible power of innovation, teamwork, and generosity.

Video produced by our partners at NewYork-Presbyterian: Laura Swalm, Erika Sutter, Emily Driscoll, and Rick Brown

Read about their inspiring journey: https://columbiasurgery.org/news/nyps-health-matters-one-heart-saves-three-lives-innovative-partial-heart-transplant-performed

Want even more? Here's a detailed timeline of the surgical dance that took place over 24 hours: https://columbiasurgery.org/news/look-inside-24-hour-dance-split-domino-heart-transplant

Видео One Heart Saves Three Lives: A Look Inside Innovative Pediatric Partial Heart Transplant канала Columbia University Department of Surgery