KSHB: Man celebrates 25 years with new heart

On what seemed to be a normal morning walk, Denis, had a massive heart attack. Dr. Michael Borkon, M.D., at Saint Luke's Mid America Heart Institute told him he needed a new heart and that is what he got only four days later. 

Denis spoke to KSHB about celebrating his 25th anniversary of his new heart. 

Watch the heartwarming story, below. 

 

 

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