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Heart transplant day: The heart is taken out

5 live has been following the story of heart transplant patient Stephen Halsey, who received a life-saving operation at Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Birmingham.

Chris Warburton was in the theatre at the time of recording, and witnessed the moment Stephen鈥檚 heart was removed from his body.

WARNING: This video includes some graphic images of surgical procedures.

This clip is originally from 5 live Heart Transplant Day on Tuesday 2 June 2015.

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