First, the patient

Did you know that cigarette smoking is not only a risk of lung cancer, but also one of the main causes of cardiovascular disease?

While 40% men die from cardiovascular disease, the rate in women is as high as 50%, making them more vulnerable to heart attack and other cardiovascular diseases.

In the upcoming episode of the podcast 'First the patient', host Monika Rachtan talks to Professor Michał Zembala, a prominent cardiac surgeon, about the role of the scalpel in saving lives.