S3·E12 The Transplant Experiment
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 episode follows the standard broadcast runtime for NOVA.
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....