David rockefeller heart transplant new york times

You're likely referring to the 1994 heart transplant surgery performed on David Rockefeller, the former CEO of Chase Manhattan Bank and a prominent member of the Rockefeller family.

According to a New York Times article published on March 24, 1994, David Rockefeller, then 74 years old, underwent a heart transplant at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital in Manhattan. The surgery was performed by a team of surgeons led by Dr. Arthur J. Matas, a renowned cardiothoracic surgeon.

The article reported that Rockefeller had been in poor health for several years prior to the surgery, suffering from heart disease and undergoing several bypass surgeries. Despite his poor health, Rockefeller remained active and continued to work until shortly before the transplant.

The transplant was a success, and Rockefeller made a rapid recovery. He was able to return home just 10 days after the surgery and was reportedly "doing well" just a few weeks later.

The article noted that Rockefeller's family was "overjoyed" by the successful outcome of the surgery and credited the medical team at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital for their expertise and care.

It's worth noting that Rockefeller lived for another 22 years after the transplant, passing away on March 20, 2017, at the age of 101.