Heart hospital suspends transplants

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Papworth Hospital, near Cambridge, said an investigation had been launched after a "small increase in early mortality" following operations it carried out.

This year, seven of the 20 adult heart transplant patients have died within 30 days, the hospital said.

The Healthcare Commission is now carrying out a review of procedures.

Stephen Bridge, chief executive of the hospital, said: "It's expected 10% of heart transplant patients die within 30 days. We've normally been around 7%, so below the national average.

"We are talking comparatively small numbers, but it was agreed it would be sensible for us to invite the Healthcare Commission to undertake an external review.

"If there are any improvements, we will implement them."

Mr Bridge said his hospital was one of five in the UK where heart transplants were carried out.