Meet Chris, the "Cardiac Kid." Chris was kind enough to join us in the studio and share his patient journey through multiple heart transplants - from his initial diagnosis of dilated cardiomyopathy with PJRT syndrome, to his first heart transplant at age 17, to the discovery that another transplant would be needed. He reflects on the challenges and emotional experiences of waiting for a donor, the transformative impact of the surgery, and the support system that played a crucial role in his r...
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Meet Chris, the "Cardiac Kid." Chris was kind enough to join us in the studio and share his patient journey through multiple heart transplants - from his initial diagnosis of dilated cardiomyopathy with PJRT syndrome, to his first heart transplant at age 17, to the discovery that another transplant would be needed. He reflects on the challenges and emotional experiences of waiting for a donor, the transformative impact of the surgery, and the support system that played a crucial role in his r...
The OPO Responsibility: Facilitating Organ Recovery with Rich Rothweiler
Every Possible Angle
27 minutes
1 year ago
The OPO Responsibility: Facilitating Organ Recovery with Rich Rothweiler
Rich Rothweiler, Director of Organ Utilization at Mid-America Transplant, joined us to discuss the responsibility of an Organ Procurement Organization in a donor organ recovery journey. Rich's expertise and knowledge in placing donations has helped optimize allocation opportunities across the region. Earlier this year, Mid-America Transplant had the honor of stewarding the gift of life for the oldest US donor on record, Mr. Orville Allen, a 98 year old veteran who's legacy has now passed on t...
Every Possible Angle
Meet Chris, the "Cardiac Kid." Chris was kind enough to join us in the studio and share his patient journey through multiple heart transplants - from his initial diagnosis of dilated cardiomyopathy with PJRT syndrome, to his first heart transplant at age 17, to the discovery that another transplant would be needed. He reflects on the challenges and emotional experiences of waiting for a donor, the transformative impact of the surgery, and the support system that played a crucial role in his r...
