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The Latest Breaking News from NHS Golden Jubilee

Heart transplant patient ‘energised’ by 110km Sahara trek two years after op

Fraser Wilson, from Glasgow, has raised more than £11,000 for Crisis following his expedition in November.

Evening Standard · Feb 2

Bank worker who had life-saving heart transplant feels he can ‘do anything’ after 110km Sahara trek

Fraser Wilson completed the trek just two years after having a heart transplant

The Independent UK · Feb 2

Retired HGV driver undergoes heart bypass using gene therapy to reduce risks

The procedure aims to extend the lifespan of blood vessels used during the graft process in the surgery.

Evening Standard · Jan 7

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Scot tackles 100km desert trek two years after heart transplant

Fraser Wilson, 48, said the operation has been ‘life-changing’ for him.

The Independent UK · May 15, 2025

Hospital trials biodegradable theatre caps in bid to reduce waste

They are made from plant-based fibre.

Evening Standard · Jan 3, 2025

First Minister opens new £68 million surgical centre in Clydebank

First Minister John Swinney has opened a new £68 million surgical centre in Clydebank.

The National (Scotland) · Dec 10, 2024

North Lanarkshire man benefits from pioneering new approach to heart surgery

Heart specialists at NHS Golden Jubilee are cutting out one of the ‘longest incisions in surgery’ from routine operations, giving patients a quicker, and almost pain-free, recovery.

Daily Record · Jun 19, 2023

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Lanarkshire sisters looking forward 'normal' Christmas after successful heart transplants

Allison Kerr and Karen Owens both had to undergo heart transplants after being diagnosed with a genetic heart condition that led to the death of their father in 2005.

Glasgow Live · Dec 23, 2022

Sisters ready for a ‘normal’ Christmas after both receive heart transplants

TWO sisters who both had heart transplants are looking forward to celebrating their first normal festive

The National (Scotland) · Dec 23, 2022

Sisters look forward to ‘normal’ festive season after heart transplant ops

Allison Kerr, 55, and Karen Owens, 58, were diagnosed with a genetic heart condition which had previously led to the death of their father.

The Independent UK · Dec 23, 2022

Former paratrooper breaks down after receiving life-changing heart transplant

Before the vital surgery, Joe Scott would gasp for breath climbing the stairs to bed.

Daily Record · Oct 3, 2022

Covid-19 linked to impaired heart function, research finds

Researchers said the findings could change future heart and lung treatment.

The Independent UK · May 23, 2022

Leading Scots cardiologist named head of British Society for Heart Failure

Professor Roy Gardner said heart failure conveys a worse prognosis than most types of cancer and should be recognised with the same urgency.

The Independent UK · Jan 25, 2022

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