Genetically modified pig heart transplanted into human patient for first time ever

The video discusses a groundbreaking heart transplant from a genetically modified pig to a human at the University of Maryland. The pig's gene that triggers immune responses was removed. The patient, ineligible for a human heart transplant, is now breathing independently. Previous pig organ transplants are mentioned, including a kidney transplant in New York. Future treatment plans aim to manage immune responses.

What was the primary genetic modification made to the pig used in the heart transplant?

• Enhancement of the pig's immune system

• Alteration of the pig's blood type

• Addition of a human gene

• Removal of a gene that produces a sugar

Why was the patient not eligible for a human heart transplant?

• He had heart failure and an irregular heartbeat

• He had a rare blood type

• He was too young

• He was allergic to anesthesia

What was the patient's condition after the heart transplant?

• He required a ventilator

• He was in a coma

• He was breathing on his own

• He was discharged from the hospital

What was unique about the previous pig kidney transplant mentioned?

• The transplant was done in a different country

• The recipient was a child

• The recipient was already brain dead

• The kidney was not genetically modified

What is the focus of the future treatment plan for the heart transplant patient?

• To enhance the patient's physical strength

• To manage upcoming immune responses

• To improve the patient's diet

• To increase the heart's pumping capacity