First, the patient

Measuring blood pressure at home is an essential tool in monitoring and controlling hypertension. Regular checking of blood pressure allows early detection of abnormalities and adjustment of therapy if necessary

Is the scalpel a last resort in heart disease? Who should the patient turn to with hypertension problems? Is this a task for the family doctor or the cardiologist? And how many heart attacks can a person actually survive?

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.