Pig hearts could be suitable for humans

By By Benjamin Cooper, Pa
Updated August 18 2019 - 3:13pm, first published 3:10pm
Pigs' heart anatomy is similar to humans so they are used as models for developing new treatments.
Pigs' heart anatomy is similar to humans so they are used as models for developing new treatments.

Adapted pig hearts could be transplanted into patients within three years, according to the surgeon who pioneered heart transplantation in the UK.

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