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S3·E12 The Transplant Experiment

Episode
Season 3, Episode 12
Air Date
April 11, 1976
Runtime
55 minutes
Story Type
Core Character Arc
Core Aired April 11, 1976 55 min
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Synopsis

Dr. Norman Shumway of Stanford University has performed more heart transplants than any other heart surgeon. NOVA explores those extraordinary days in 1968-69 when it appeared that everyone with a scalpel was doing heart transplants, and survival of patients was measured in days.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When did Season 3 Episode 12 of NOVA air?

Season 3, Episode 12 ('The Transplant Experiment') originally aired on April 11, 1976.

How long is Season 3 Episode 12 ('The Transplant Experiment')?

The runtime for this episode is approximately 55 minutes.

What happens in NOVA Season 3 Episode 12?

Dr. Norman Shumway of Stanford University has performed more heart transplants than any other heart surgeon. NOVA explores those extraordinary days in 1968-69 when it appeared that everyone with a scalpel was doing heart transplants, and survival of patients was measured in days....

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