Panama’s 1st heart transplant a success

‘THREE MONTHS, after Panama’s first heart transplant,  the recipient  is stable  and has not rejected the new organ.

At a Tuesday, June 7 press conference, Social Security doctors  and specialists who did the operation reaffirmed the success of the procedure.

They said the recipient, a 51-year-old woman,According to, a cardiologist at the University of Utah, the organ is being closely monitored to ensure the organ is not rejected.

So far six biopsies have been done and all signs are pointing to the operation being a success.

Jose Nativi-Nicolau a cardiologist at The University of Utah explained that the biopsies are sent for examination so the University, which has an agreement with Panama,.

Cardiologist Temístocles Díaz said that the patient who received the transplant can participate in activities, such as walking for 30 to 40 minutes a day.

Two people are on the waiting list for a heart transplant.