Hugo Hoyama Recovering in ICU After Heart Revascularization Surgery, Hospital Says

Overview

• The 56-year-old was admitted to São Paulo’s Hospital do Coração on September 12 with chest pain and was diagnosed with acute myocardial infarction.
• He underwent myocardial revascularization on September 22 and, per protocol, remains in intensive care for at least 48 hours following the procedure.
• An official hospital bulletin states he is “evolving well” in the ICU and that there is no forecast for discharge.
• The medical note is signed by Gabriel Dalla Costa, Fábio Jatene and Cesar Jardim, confirming the diagnosis, surgery and current care.
• His wife, Cindy Harada, said the revascularization was planned and that he is well under Dr. Fábio Jatene’s team, as coverage also recalls his 10 Pan American golds and eight Olympic appearances.