Japanese girl who needs a new heart is near death

An 8-year-old Japanese girl is believed to have only days to live unless she finds a suitable donor to replace her failing heart.

Miyuki Monobe, of Shinagawa, Japan, came with her parents to the United States because her country's strict laws make transplants virtually impossible there.She was in critical condition Monday at the UCLA Medical Center.

"It's a very high-risk time," said Dr. Juan Alejos, pediatric cardiologist. "She's getting pretty near maximum medical support."

After days of tests, Miyuki was officially placed Monday on a waiting list with the United Network for Organ Sharing.