Transplant

British woman survives 38 years after heart-lung transplant

2025년 10월 25일 João Silva

Katie Mitchell, a Londoner, has become the longest-surviving patient in the UK after a combined heart and lung transplant 38 years ago, at age 15. Diagnosed with Eisenmenger syndrome at 11, she faced severe health issues before the surgery that transformed her life. Her story underscores the importance of organ donation.