NOVA S03E12

NOVA - S03E12: The Transplant Experiment

Apr 11, 1976DocumentarySeason 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.

NOVA S03E12 Synopsis

NOVA "The Transplant Experiment" is part of the 1337x catalog. Originally aired on 1976-04-11, this episode is part of Season 3 of NOVA. With a runtime of 55m, the episode keeps you engaged throughout. As part of this Documentary series, the episode continues to build on the show's compelling narrative. 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...