Detroit Med Miracle: Ferndale Man Receives Michigan’s First Beating Heart Transplant on His Birthday

Henry Ford Health in Detroit has marked a significant milestone with the successful implementation of Michigan’s first two beating heart transplants. Ken Miller, a Ferndale resident, became the first in the state to receive this ground-breaking procedure on May 31, coinciding with his 58th birthday. Following a challenging period of heart failure that spanned over a decade and required 25 days on a heart pump, Miller received both a new heart and kidney, reports FOX 2 Detroit.

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