Woman Becomes First Person to Receive Both Pig Kidney Transplant and Heart Pump
Briefly

NYU Langone Health completed a first-of-its-kind procedure combining a left ventricular assist device (LVAD) installation with a genetically modified pig kidney transplant for patients with heart and kidney disease.
This success opens possibilities for thousands of patients with heart and kidney issues, as the procedure offers a potential avenue for treatment in cases where traditional transplants are not feasible.
Read at www.scientificamerican.com
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