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Roberto Carlos Undergoes Emergency Heart Procedure in São Paulo, Reported 'Out of Danger'

Reports say the catheter surgery succeeded in Brazil, with the 52-year-old remaining under observation.

Overview

  • A cardiac issue was identified during an examination for a small blood clot in his leg, leading to immediate admission.
  • A full-body MRI indicated his heart was not functioning correctly, prompting surgery to insert a catheter.
  • The operation lasted about three hours rather than the roughly 40 minutes anticipated due to reported complications.
  • His representatives say he is fine, and he is being kept in hospital for around 48 hours for monitoring.
  • Details were reported by Spanish outlet AS and echoed by other media, with no detailed hospital statement in these reports.