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This article is a personal reminiscence and biographical tribute highlighting the surgical dexterity, innovations, and accomplishments of cardiac surgery pioneer Sir Magdi H. Yacoub.
A personal reminiscence highlighting the life, surgical dexterity, and accomplishments of pioneer cardiac surgeon Sir Magdi H. Yacoub.
Yacoub's surgical legacy informs current transplantation practice; leaves open molecular cardiology extensions in research.
The second half of the 20th century witnessed the emergence and the triumph of cardiac surgery. One of the legends of the period is Sir Magdi H. Yacoub (1935-), pioneer surgeon, scientist, master craftsman, and philanthropist. Yacoub established heart transplantation in the United Kingdom and introduced a variety of new concepts and new operations. His recent work focuses on molecular cardiology. This personal reminiscence highlights his personality, his surgical dexterity, and his many accomplishments and honors.
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Peter A. Alivizatos (2019) studied Cardiac surgery and heart transplantation. This article is a personal reminiscence and biographical tribute highlighting the surgical dexterity, innovations, and accomplishments of cardiac surgery pioneer Sir Magdi H. Yacoub.
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