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