14‑year‑old girl receives 27th heart transplant at SPCHC in Tirupati
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AI-generated summary of the coverage listed below: A 14‑year‑old girl in Tirupati underwent the 27th heart transplant at the Sri Potti Sriramulu Centre for Heart Care (SPCHC). The donor heart came from a 38‑year‑old man who died in a road accident in Guntur. The heart was transported by road, arriving at SPCHC after about four hours, and the transplant surgery was performed shortly thereafter. This operation highlights the hospital’s growing experience with heart transplants and the importance of timely organ transport.
Covered by 2 outlets across the spectrum: 50% left, 0% center, 50% right.
Who is covering this story
- Left-leaning (1): The Hindu
- Right-leaning (1): Deccan Chronicle
Sources
- Guntur Donor’s Heart Transplanted Into 14-year-old Girl In Tirupati — Deccan Chronicle (right-leaning)
- 14-year-old girl gets new lease of life as SPCHC performs 27th heart transplant — The Hindu (left-leaning)