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“I actually consider myself as totally privileged to be able to serve science and medicine in a global fashion, because science and medicine know no boundaries.”

Quote by Magdi Yacoub

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Magdi Yacoub is a renowned British heart surgeon known for his innovations and contributions to the field of cardiac surgery. Born on November 16, 1935, he received his education in Cairo, Egypt, and later completed his medical and surgical training in the United Kingdom. Dr. Yacoub has made significant breakthroughs in heart transplantation and minimally invasive surgery, his work having a profound impact on global cardiac treatment. more

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