Double transplant in Stanford gives women new organs

STANFORD, Calif. (AP) - A rare "domino" transplant in Stanford has provided new organs to two women.

KPIX-TV reports (http://cbsloc.al/1TsNjJg ) that 52-year-old Linda Karr received 51-year-old Tammy Griffin's heart after Griffin received the heart and lungs of a deceased donor.

Griffin had cystic fibrosis and needed new lungs.

Double transplant in Stanford gives women new organs