Miloš Šestić, our famous footballer after HEART transplant: I accepted illness in my 40s, life is a struggle
Miloš Šestić is the name of the famous Red Star footballer. A brilliant career, many goals, and historical results. Today he is 69 years old and lives with a transplanted heart, and as he tells Telegraf.rs, "it's good, much better than it was, because I accepted my heart problems long ago and live accordingly."
TL;DR
- Miloš Šestić, a 69-year-old famous footballer from Red Star, is living with a transplanted heart.
- He feels much better after the transplant, which was a demanding procedure as he was the oldest patient to receive one at the Dedinje Institute for Cardiovascular Diseases.
- Šestić first noticed heart problems in his early forties and had accepted his condition, having previously undergone bypass surgery and treatment for heart failure.
- He emphasizes the importance of seeking immediate medical attention upon experiencing any illness symptoms.
- Šestić played for Red Star for ten seasons, appearing in 441 matches, scoring 108 goals, and winning four league titles and one Yugoslav Cup.
- The heart transplant was performed in late 2024, and the institute's director lauded the medical team and Šestić's procedure as a major success.