US EditionRoberto Carlos reportedly undergoes heart surgery while on vacation in Brazil
- Roberto Carlos, the 52-year-old former Brazil and Real Madrid defender, underwent heart surgery on Wednesday in a São Paulo-area hospital while on vacation in Brazil, Diario AS reported.
- Roberto Carlos went for tests for a leg thrombus, and a full-body MRI showed significant heart dysfunction, prompting immediate surgery by his medical team.
- What was planned as a 40-minute procedure extended to almost three hours due to complications during the catheter insertion procedure, but surgeons were able to stabilise him.
- He remains in stable condition and will be kept under observation for 48 hours, with Carlos’s entourage saying they are calm, MARCA predicts monitoring for two days.
- As a global football legend who made 527 appearances for Madrid, Roberto Carlos earned 127 appearances for Brazil, winning the 2002 World Cup and now serves as a Real Madrid ambassador.
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SAO PAULO (AP) — Former Brazil and Real Madrid defender Roberto Carlos posted a photo of himself smiling in the hospital and said he was "recovering well" after confirming Wednesday that he had undergone surgery…
Roberto Carlos says he's 'recovering well' after undergoing heart procedure in Brazil
SAO PAULO (AP) — Former Brazil and Real Madrid great Roberto Carlos posted a picture of himself smiling in hospital and said he was “recovering well” after confirming Wednesday he had undergone a heart procedure. “I did not suffer a heart attack.
While going to hospital for a leg problem, former football star Roberto Carlos (52 years old) had to be operated urgently due to a heart problem.
Former footballer Roberto Carlos entered a medical institution in São Paulo to receive care for a heart condition detected unexpectedly. Health professionals determined the need for immediate surgery following the results of a series of clinical tests performed on the world champion.The patient remains in the health center under specialized supervision to monitor his recovery after the procedure performed in the last hours.The origin of the emer…
The Brazilian full-back spoke to "AS" about his health after heart surgery
Ex Real Madrid Star Roberto Carlos undergoes emergency heart surgery in Brazil
Former Brazil and Real Madrid footballer Roberto Carlos has undergone emergency heart surgery in Brazil after doctors detected a serious cardiac issue during medical tests. The 52-year-old is now reported to be out of immediate danger and remains under observation as he recovers from the procedure. The operation took place while Roberto Carlos was in São Paulo, where he had travelled during the… Source
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