Ramathibodi Hospital makes first very successful artificial heart transplant

 

 

BANGKOK: -- The medical science faculty of Ramathibodi Hospital conducted the first ever successful artificial heart transplant in Thailand.

 

The artificial heart, known as Heart Mate3, was inserted into the body of a patient who suffered from the final stage of heart failure to replace his failed heart.

 

The artificial heart was made of titanium and, therefore, there is no problem of body resistance. This is used for patients who are awaiting heart transplants.

 

Full story: http://englishnews.thaipbs.or.th/ramathibodi-hospital-makes-first-very-successful-artificial-heart-transplant/

 

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I remember the first Heart transplant.The guys name was Lois Washkansky,and he received it at Harefeild hospital.I just can not rememember the name of the surgeon,a very famous guy.It was a long time ago,and my memory fails when i try to remember how long he survived after the 'op' Great leap forward by Thai surgeons,and the Medical profession my respect for that.But please dont let them spoil it by telling the country that they invented the procedure.

 

10 minutes ago, Khon Kaen Dave said:

I remember the first Heart transplant.The guys name was Lois Washkansky,and he received it at Harefeild hospital.I just can not rememember the name of the surgeon,a very famous guy.It was a long time ago,and my memory fails when i try to remember how long he survived after the 'op' Great leap forward by Thai surgeons,and the Medical profession my respect for that.But please dont let them spoil it by telling the country that they invented the procedure.

 

Christiaan Barnard was the surgeon at Groote Schuur Hospital in Capetown South Africa.

11 minutes ago, Khon Kaen Dave said:

I remember the first Heart transplant.The guys name was Lois Washkansky,and he received it at Harefeild hospital.I just can not rememember the name of the surgeon,a very famous guy.It was a long time ago,and my memory fails when i try to remember how long he survived after the 'op' Great leap forward by Thai surgeons,and the Medical profession my respect for that.But please dont let them spoil it by telling the country that they invented the procedure.

 

"...please don't let them spoil it..." the headline is already leaning in that direction. Also, "first very successful" is inviting the obvious questions, how many not so/quite/un/relatively successful transplant attempts have there been?

Wrong headline!

Unless the artificial heart was previously used by another patient, this was an im-plant and not a trans-plant.

wow finally a piece of good news in LOS. well done!

2 hours ago, Khon Kaen Dave said:

I remember the first Heart transplant.The guys name was Lois Washkansky,and he received it at Harefeild hospital.I just can not rememember the name of the surgeon,a very famous guy.It was a long time ago,and my memory fails when i try to remember how long he survived after the 'op' Great leap forward by Thai surgeons,and the Medical profession my respect for that.But please dont let them spoil it by telling the country that they invented the procedure.

 

Thailand never takes undeserved Kudo's.

Some of those responsible for the capture of Phra Dhammachayo are in desperate need of a new and improved ticker. They could look no further than the Ramathibodi Hospital. Well done doctors!

7 minutes ago, Brer Fox said:

Some of those responsible for the capture of Phra Dhammachayo are in desperate need of a new and improved ticker. They could look no further than the Ramathibodi Hospital. Well done doctors!

Yes this new artificial ticker definitely speeds up blood circulation to the brain. Coming soon to a police station near you. 

2 hours ago, Khon Kaen Dave said:

I remember the first Heart transplant.The guys name was Lois Washkansky,and he received it at Harefeild hospital.I just can not rememember the name of the surgeon,a very famous guy.It was a long time ago,and my memory fails when i try to remember how long he survived after the 'op' Great leap forward by Thai surgeons,and the Medical profession my respect for that.But please dont let them spoil it by telling the country that they invented the procedure.

 

 

Sir Magdi Yacoub