Pittsburgh Man Who Survived COVID-19 Undergoes Transplant After Virus Resurfaces And Attacks Heart

Pittsburgh PA

28 September, 2021

11:04 AM

Description

By Pam Surano, CBS Pittsburgh September 28, 2021 A Pittsburgh fitness instructor who survived COVID-19 had the virus resurface months later. Doctors said the virus attacked his heart, and the only way to save him was to give him a new heart. Derek Stipetich thrived at extreme adventures, skiing and living life to the fullest. He slowed down a bit when diagnosed with COVID-19 last November but described his symptoms as mild. CBS Local Digital Media personalizes the global reach of CBS-owned and operated television and radio stations with a local perspective.