Baby Boy Becomes First Recipient Ever Of Partial Heart Transplant

Surgeons conducted a partial heart transplant on Owen Monroe when he was just 17 days old. NBC’s Kate Snow reports for TODAY on the groundbreaking surgery after getting an update on his condition with his family.
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[@teagarden874]

God bless this little baby. May he live a long and happy life!

[@maryannsmith4160]

He's..SO.CUTE❤️

[@Jbync1]

Our Sweet Caroline "our niece" was the 9th baby to have the transplant at Duke last year. She is doing great !!!!

[@NerdChaser]

Omg. I wish this little guy nothing but the absolute best! ♥️

[@abbygreer4982]

This is truly incredible for such a precious little baby boy.

[@KCsFunHouse]

What a cute & tough little dude

[@MachiriReviews]

The hospitals: "We did it. We saved your baby's life. They say you can't put a price on human life, but we beg to differ. That'll be several million dollars that you don't have. He'll never go to college. You'll be destitute for the rest of your lives. Enjoy."

[@linnsoltwedel]

Thats amazing! Thanks to the donors family!