Jonathan's new heart (video)

Jonathan's heart was operating at less than 10 percent capacity when he received a life-saving transplantation at Children's Memorial Hospital. This video shows footage of the moments surrounding his transplant, and illustrates the importance of organ donation.

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See also

• Cardiology
• Cardiovascular-thoracic surgery
• Heart transplant program

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Related glossary terms

• heart failure and cardiomyopathy
• transplantation