Anyone see that story about the Dutch guy who is the longest surviving heart transplant survivor ?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-68230614
56-60, M
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Picklebobble2 · 56-60, M
@SW-User Thoroughly annoying article in that no Doctor was asked why this is so unique.
Which is really what you want to know
Which is really what you want to know
SW-User
@Picklebobble2 yeah, I was hoping for at least an educated guess
Picklebobble2 · 56-60, M
@SW-User ok a cursory answer might be the age and condition of the organ donor might play a big part.
I suppose if you think about it a younger donor is likely to have less disease; is more likely to be a successful graft candidate and that in turn might lead to less anti-rejection drugs required for the recipient
I suppose if you think about it a younger donor is likely to have less disease; is more likely to be a successful graft candidate and that in turn might lead to less anti-rejection drugs required for the recipient
whowasthatmaskedman · 70-79, M
@Picklebobble2 Correct. And it is likely that foundation, plus good genes in both the donor and the patent, plus good lifestyle choices and environment. An accumulation of positive factors..😷