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The director shook his head. “If we can't find a suitable donor, the only way for her to survive is with an artificial heart."

The attending physician added, “With ECMO, we can only keep her alive for two more months at most. But if we implant an artificial heart, she'll last longer, giving us more time to find a donor."

Farris' expression turned graver. “How long can she live with an artificial heart?"


The attending doctor spoke with measured candor. "It depends on the patient's recovery after surgery. With a favorable outcome, she could live for a year or two, perhaps even Longer."

Farris remained silent, the weight of the words hanging in the air.