Heart Transplantation Center Patient Stories: Ahmed Ali Rashid Maanter (Bahrain) Ahmed Ali Rashid Maanter has led a difficult life, constantly feeling tired and out of breath. Assoc. Prof. Erman Pektok, MD - Director of Heart Transplantation Center, has conducted a successful heart assist device surgery. Ahmed is now breathing, sleeping and eating normally, and returned to his life in a short period. We wish him well. The heart transplant and artificial heart support systems program is a team or

Thousands of lives. One man. Sir Magdi Yacoub changed their stories forever. As featured on The One Show this month, pioneering heart surgeon Professor Sir Magdi Yacoub has been honoured with our first ever Lifetime Achievement Award. Over a remarkable seven‑decade career, he has revolutionised cardiac care, performing thousands of life‑saving operations, pioneering heart and lung transplantation in the UK, and reshaping the future of medicine. | British Heart Foundation