U.S. Man Who Got 1st Pig Heart Transplant Dies After 2 Months

David Bennett, the first person to receive a heart transplant from a pig, lived for two months after the procedure. The transplant was performed using a gene-edited pig heart at the University of Maryland Medical Center. Bennett was chosen due to his severe condition, which made him ineligible for a human heart transplant. Despite the challenges, the procedure is seen as a significant achievement. In the US, over 41,000 transplants were performed last year, but many die waiting due to a shortage of donors. For more information on becoming a donor, visit organdonor.gov.

Who was the first person to receive a heart transplant from a pig?

• David Bennett

• John Doe

• James Brown

• Michael Smith

Why was David Bennett chosen for the pig heart transplant?

• He was the only volunteer.

• He had a rare blood type.

• He was a famous scientist.

• His condition was too severe for a human heart transplant.

What is the general sentiment about the outcome of Bennett's experimental procedure?

• Pessimistic

• Indifferent

• Disappointed

• Optimistic

Approximately how many heart transplants were performed in the US last year?

• 5,500

• 10,000

• 3,800

• 1,000

Where can one find more information about becoming an organ donor?

• hospital.gov

• organdonor.gov

• transplant.org

• donateheart.com