Guinness World Records has acknowledged Bert Janssen, a 57-year-old from the Netherlands, as the longest-surviving heart transplant recipient. Janssen received his donor heart at Harefield Hospital in Uxbridge, London, nearly four decades ago after being diagnosed with cardiomyopathy. The procedure, performed by transplant pioneer Prof Sir Magdi Yacoub in 1984, marked a milestone as it hadn't yet been conducted in the Netherlands. Janssen expressed gratitude for the life-saving gift from his donor and highlighted the swift improvement in his quality of life post-surgery. As a married father of two and an avid air glider, he sees his longevity as an opportunity to inspire others facing similar circumstances. His record-breaking operation was the 107th transplant at Harefield Hospital, which has since performed thousands of transplants. Dr. Fernando Riesgo Gil, a consultant cardiologist at Harefield Hospital, praised Janssen's resilience and the impact of his successful transplant on the medical community. Data from NHS Blood and Transplant indicates a significant number of patients awaiting heart transplants in the UK, emphasizing the ongoing need for organ donation.