A heart valve donation saved my life

Sue

Having lived almost her entire life with a heart condition, Christchurch-based Sue Kobar nearly cried when her heart surgeon told her that - for the first time - her heart sounded normal.

Sue was diagnosed with a heart murmur at four years of age and had annual check-ups without incident until the age of 46.

Geoff Have the conversation today

Have you talked about organ donation with your loved ones?

Geoff
Questions & Answers

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Dr Chris Poynter is an Intensive Care Specialist.

Watch the video below and read his story for more information about the organ donation process in New Zealand hospitals.

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