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Hugo Hoyama Discharged From São Paulo Cardiac Hospital After Bypass Surgery

The 56-year-old says he is recuperating at home after treatment for an acute heart attack earlier this month.

Overview

  • Hoyama announced on September 30 that he is home following his release from Hospital do Coração in São Paulo.
  • He underwent coronary revascularization (bypass) on September 22 after being diagnosed with an acute myocardial infarction.
  • He had been hospitalized since September 12 and progressed through intensive care before leaving the hospital.
  • In his message, he thanked his caregivers by name, including Dr. Fábio Jatene, Dr. César Augusto Jardim and Dr. Ramez Anbar, noting Jatene also operated on his father 18 years ago.
  • One of Brazil’s most decorated table tennis athletes, he has 15 Pan American podiums, eight Olympic participations and now serves as a national ambassador for the sport.