Christiaan Barnard
Christiaan Barnard was a South African cardiac surgeon who made history in 1967 by performing the world's first successful heart transplant. His pioneering work brought global attention to the possibilities of organ transplantation and led to advancements in surgical techniques and post-operative care, despite the challenges of organ rejection that his first patient faced.
Born on Sep 08, 1922 (102 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Rica | 1 | 9.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 5,094,118 | 3,139 | $62,000 | 38$ |
| New Zealand | 1 | 5.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 4,822,233 | 2,180 | $210,000 | 95$ |
| Totals | 2 | 9,916,351 | 5,319 | $272,000 | 133$ |
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New Zealand:
Dr Christiaan Barnard was a heart transplant pioneer who reportedly died of a heart attack while reading his own book.
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Costa Rica:
Christiaan Barnard performed the first heart transplant in history in 1967.
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