Sienna survived childhood cancer. Then, her heart began to fail
A childhood cancer survivor, Sienna Howkins, shares her journey of battling heart failure after chemotherapy treatments, inspiring others by pursuing nursing after receiving a heart transplant.
“During the removal in Bolzano, there was a risk of losing the heart” Saved by Austrian doctors
An Austrian medical team intervened in Bolzano to save a heart that was at risk of becoming unusable during an organ donation procedure.
Domenico's transplant, a witness: "The heart was a stone. Oppido said: it will never restart"
A witness to a transplant recounted that the heart was so damaged it resembled a stone, and there were accusations that the organ was removed prematurely.
But what are you doing? Dispute among doctors during the extraction of the heart of little Domenico
A dispute broke out among medical professionals during the heart extraction operation of a young boy, Domenico, raising serious concerns about the procedures followed.
It was a container for drinks: the shocking truth about the transport of Domenico's heart
A tragic story reveals that the heart meant to save young Domenico was transported in a regular picnic plastic container, leading to his death due to negligence.
Who was Moritz, the child who died in Val Venosta and donated his heart to little Domenico
A tragic incident has led to the death of 4-year-old Moritz, whose potential organ donation could have saved another child, Domenico, highlighting the cruel twists of fate surrounding their stories.
Girl's heart that died after an accident in PI is donated to a baby in need of a transplant in CE
The heart of 7-year-old Marina Ferreira Rocha, who died in a quadricycle accident, was successfully donated to 18-month-old Sophia Vitória, who required a heart transplant.
The challenge of transplants in child patients. In Italy, 50 families are waiting for a heart: the puzzle of donors and waiting lists
In Italy, there are currently 50 families, including the parents of a deceased two-year-old boy, waiting for heart transplants amid challenges relating to donor availability and the urgency of transplant procedures.
Shock in Italy over the death of a 2-year-old boy who received a burnt heart
A 2.5-year-old boy named Domenico has died after receiving a damaged heart transplant due to alleged transportation deficiencies in Italy.
Transport Error: Donor Heart Improperly Cooled: Boy Dies in Italy
A two-year-old boy in Italy has died after receiving a donor heart that was damaged due to improper cooling during transport.
The story of a transplanted journalist
A journalist reflects on their life-saving heart transplant 26 years ago and shares the tragic tale of a baby girl named Sara who died waiting for a suitable donor heart, drawing parallels to current stories of loss and hope among families facing similar tragedies.
The organ destined for him saved the life of a Lombard peer
A heart intended for a young boy named Domenico was successfully transplanted into another boy of the same age, saving the latter's life after Domenico was deemed ineligible for surgery.
Bergamo, the heart that was supposed to save the little boy from Naples went to another child
A heart that was intended for a young boy in Naples has been successfully transplanted to another child in Bergamo.
The heart destined for Domenico saved the life of another two-year-old boy
A heart that was to be donated to two-year-old Domenico, who is nearing the end of his life, was successfully transplanted to another child of the same age after Domenico was deemed inoperable.
Heart alert, the riddle of compatibility. 'And the doctors of three other patients must refuse the organ'
A two-and-a-half-year-old child remains at the back of the heart transplant waiting list due to blood type compatibility issues, highlighting the complexities of organ donation for young patients in Italy.
A heart appears for the child from Naples, the mother rushes to the Monaldi hospital
A heart has been found for a child in Naples, prompting the mother to hurry to the Monaldi hospital for urgent consultations about a procedure.
Tragedy in Italy: A donor heart intended for a toddler was accidentally frozen
An Italian mother has appealed to the Pope for help in finding a new heart for her son after the originally obtained donor heart was accidentally frozen.
For a heart, the wait lasts from 3 to 11 months
A child in Naples awaits a heart transplant, facing a long wait and uncertain survival odds as experts weigh in on his condition.
New consultation on the child. The prosecutor "unlocks" the medical files.
The medical team is reassessing a critically ill child, Domenico, who is awaiting a compatible heart transplant amid deteriorating health conditions.
The transplant and the parallel fate of two mothers. From death to life, a loving act to preserve
The article reflects on the historic first human heart transplant performed by Christiaan Barnard in 1967 and its profound implications for organ donation and medical history.
Child with a 'burned' heart: here's how organs destined for transplants must travel
The case of a child who received a compromised heart has raised important questions about the protocols for transporting organs for transplants in Italy.
Tatuapé Academics puts heart on the avenue and honors family that donated organs of fan who died in accident
The Tatuapé Academics paid tribute to a fan who died in a car accident by honoring his family, who donated his organs, during their parade.
Transplant List: How It Works and What It Provides
The article discusses the transplant case of a 2-year-old boy named Francesco, who is first on Italy's transplant list after receiving a non-viable heart due to damage during transport.
Naples on edge: the coroner says that the two-year-old boy with a 'burned' heart cannot undergo another transplant
A two-year-old boy in Naples, whose heart was reportedly 'burned' during transport, is deemed unfit for another transplant according to a coroner, prompting the family to seek an external evaluation.
Heart transplant, the expert: 'Here are the techniques to best preserve an organ'
An expert discusses the critical steps and techniques involved in heart transplantation, emphasizing the importance of coordination in organ donation and transplant processes.
Naples, burned heart. The race against time to save the boy: "He has 48 hours left to live"
A two-year-old boy in Naples urgently needs a heart transplant within the next 48 hours or he will not survive, following complications from a recently implanted organ.
Heart of motorcyclist killed in accident is harvested for transplant in Sorocaba
A team from the Heart Institute mobilized to harvest the heart of a motorcyclist who died in a traffic accident for transplant purposes in Sorocaba, Brazil.
Which organ stops functioning first after death? Learn...
The article discusses the sequence and timing of organ shutdown after death, highlighting the brain, heart, kidneys, and corneas, as well as the importance of organ donation.
Ariana's struggle, the baby from La Matanza who received a heart transplant
Ariana, a ten-month-old baby from La Matanza, Argentina, received a heart transplant after months of hospitalization and being on the waiting list.
The awaited return home journey of Felipe, the baby who received a heart in a historic transplant in Latin America
Felipe, a one-year-old baby who received a heart transplant from another child, Luca, returns home after a groundbreaking medical procedure in Argentina.
Life gifts to five patients from a 50-year-old hospitalized at Papageorgiou Hospital
A 50-year-old man hospitalized at Papageorgiou Hospital has donated life to five patients through organ transplants including a heart, kidneys, liver, and corneas.
The last television appearance of Giorgos Papadakis: "Let's hope we set a heart record" said during the ANT1 telethon
Giorgos Papadakis, a journalist who recently passed away at the age of 74 after suffering cardiac arrest, made his last television appearance during a telethon on ANT1 where he expressed hope for a record-breaking donation event.
My tragic son's heart saved another boy's life — and that's just phenomenal
Anna Bates from Cardiff shared how her late son Fraser's heart has given new life to 10-year-old Roman, who suffered from a serious illness, after a tragic accident claimed both Fraser and his father.