1.   A heart transplant might prolong his life for a few years.

2.   Flemma said that a reliable mechanical device was needed for the thousands of patients who die while awaiting human heart transplants.

3.   The surgeon told reporters that Sara was making good progress after the heart transplant.

4.   The heart transplant was successful.

5.   A MAN said a silent prayer of thanks yesterday on the third anniversary of his heart transplant for the anonymous donor who gave him his life.

6.   His girlfriend had a heart transplant.

7.   Although a fortunate few receive heart transplants, the rest typically live out their last days bedridden.

8.   Although heart transplants are still considered preferable, the artificial hearts have some potential advantages.

9.   And patients who had been waiting desperately for a heart transplant are being restored to active lives.

10.   And with the right kind of patients, it could be an alternative or successful stopgap measure for heart transplants.