Oldest heart surgery patient

According to Official Guinness Records,

Herbert Carrington (USA, b. 17 October 1898), received a Medtronic Hancock II tissue valve on 10 June 1993 aged 94 years 129 days, which was still working on 15 June 2005 when he was 106 years 134 days.
As of March 2006 we are aware that Herbert Carrington is in good health.

For a complete list of 1993 records, please visit 1993 Guinness Records in United States.

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