The world's most famous heart surgeon, the Egyptian Professor, Sir Magdi Yacoub, has transplanted more hearts than anyone else. To the countless peoplelives he has transformed and saved, he is a hero. Professor Yacoub(inspire) in his work by his father, who was a general surgeon.
Now 66 years old, professor Yacoub still retains his energy and extraordinary enthusiasm for his career. For 43 years, he(deal) with desperate patients whose combination of poor diet, inactive lifestyle and stress overload have caused them to ask for his help. Because of all these experiences, he is very aware of the role of good nutrition and regular exercise in(maintain) good health. He eats very well and swims early each morning.
Professor Yacoub' s life is always hectic(狂热的)a donor heart has suddenly been found, then an operation has to take place quickly. He works long hours; he says there are no regular hours for a heart surgeon, as the surgerytake place when it needs to be carried out.
For relaxation, professor Yacoub enjoys gardening. One dream of his is to go to the Amazon one day(see) the rare plants there. He is patron of the Chain of Hope charity, which aims to take medical expense to the developing world. Specialist teams give their time free and travel all over the world to places such as Mozambique and Jamaica to train local surgeons in techniqueswill save lives .This charity also brings needy children to the West for necessary heart surgery.
