Christiaan Barnard, South African african cardiac surgeon, known for south african cardiac surgeon, died on 2001-09-02. Christiaan Neethling Barnard (8 November 1922 – 2 September 2001) was a South African cardiac surgeon who performed the world's first human-to-human heart transplant operation. On 3 December 1967, Barnard transplanted the heart of accident victim Denise Darvall into the chest of 54-year-old Louis Washkansky, who regained full consciousness and was able to talk easily with his wife, before dying 18 days later of pneumonia, largely brought on by the anti-rejection drugs that suppressed his immune system.
Christiaan Barnard dies
Christiaan Barnard, South African african cardiac surgeon, known for south african cardiac surgeon, died on 2001-09-02.
Historical Significance
Christiaan Barnard is South African cardiac surgeon.
Key People
Events Before
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Gisborne, New Zealand, with a population of approximately 32,754, is the first city in the world to welcome the new Millennium
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Euro banknotes and coins become legal tender in twelve of the European Union's member states
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened on September 2, 2001?
- Christiaan Barnard, South African african cardiac surgeon, known for south african cardiac surgeon, died on 2001-09-02. Christiaan Neethling Barnard (8 November 1922 – 2 September 2001) was a South African cardiac surgeon who performed the world's first human-to-human heart transplant operation. On 3 December 1967, Barnard transplanted the heart of accident victim Denise Darvall into the chest of 54-year-old Louis Washkansky, who regained full consciousness and was able to talk easily with his wife, before dying 18 days later of pneumonia, largely brought on by the anti-rejection drugs that suppressed his immune system.
- Why is Christiaan Barnard dies significant?
- Christiaan Barnard is South African cardiac surgeon.
- Who was involved in Christiaan Barnard dies?
- Key figures include Christiaan Barnard (African cardiac surgeon).