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New Jersey firefighter receives lifesaving heart transplant

Summarised by Spiced Kopi · 13 November 2026, 16:45 UTC ·9 sec listen

New Jersey firefighter Nico Ratto, a father of two, spent 45 days in the hospital before receiving a lifesaving heart transplant. The 41-year-old’s transplant gave him a chance to recover and return to life with his family.

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