57-year-old Bert Janssen, diagnosed with cardiomyopathy at 17, sets Guinness World Record as longest-surviving heart transplant patient, surpassing Canadian Harold Sokyrka'
57-year-old Dutchman Bert Janssen, diagnosed with cardiomyopathy at 17, sets a Guinness World Record as the longest-surviving heart transplant patient. Undergoing surgery in 1984, Janssen surpasses the previous record of 34 years and 359 days held by Canadian Harold Sokyrka. Janssen's dedication to a healthy lifestyle and activity has contributed to his remarkable survival.
March 11, 2024
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