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Roberto Carlos Recovering After Preventive Angioplasty in São Paulo

A hospital statement says doctors found a coronary obstruction, with short-term ICU monitoring continuing under standard protocol.

Overview

  • Hospital Vila Nova Star confirmed the former Brazil and Real Madrid left-back underwent a successful coronary angioplasty after an obstruction was detected.
  • Carlos said the intervention was preventive and clarified he did not suffer a heart attack, posting that he is recovering well.
  • The issue was uncovered during evaluation for a small blood clot in his leg, after a full-body MRI indicated heart dysfunction.
  • The catheter-based procedure was expected to take about 40 minutes but lasted nearly three hours due to a complication before concluding successfully.
  • He remains stable under observation, with roughly 48 hours of monitoring planned according to medical protocols.