Former NBA player Scot Pollard's heart transplant
Former NBA player Scot Pollard successfully undergoes heart transplant after recent health struggles, documented by his wife on social media. He is on the road to recovery.
Key Points
- Pollard documented his journey on social media
- Found a donor match shortly after going public with his health update
- Condition caused his heart to beat extra 10,000 times a day
- Challenges in finding a heart that could support his body size
Pros
- Successful heart transplant surgery
- On the road to recovery
Cons
- Health struggles prior to surgery
- Need for heart transplant due to genetic condition