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Roberto Carlos Stable After Emergency Heart Stent in São Paulo

The problem was found during checks for a leg clot, leading to short-term observation before rehabilitation.

Overview

  • The stent procedure, initially expected to last about 40 minutes, ran nearly three hours due to a complication but was completed.
  • He is reported out of danger and remains hospitalized in São Paulo under close medical observation for roughly 48 hours.
  • Roberto Carlos said he feels fine and is under close observation following the operation.
  • He was vacationing in Brazil when routine tests for leg pain revealed a small blood clot.
  • Subsequent imaging, including an MRI, indicated abnormal heart function that prompted immediate intervention.