Napoli midfielder Scott McTominay to undergo heart surgery
Napoli have confirmed that Scott McTominay is set to undergo corrective heart surgery. The 29-year-old has developed a heart condition known as mild, benign arrhythmia. According to medical experts, the condition is an irregular heart rhythm that is not life-threatening, and could be resolved after the corrective procedure. “Following the onset of a mild benign […] Napoli midfielder Scott…
Scott McTominay, the Scotland international midfielder for Napoli, is set to undergo heart surgery after being diagnosed with a mild, benign cardiac arrhythmia. The club announced on Tuesday that McTominay will undergo a cardiac arrhythmia ablation procedure using pulsed field ablation (PFA) in the coming days. PFA is a catheter-based technique that employs short electrical pulses to target and correct abnormal heart tissue responsible for cardiac arrhythmias. This relatively new method is becoming more commonly employed in treating heart rhythm disorders.
Napoli revealed that McTominay is expected to return to full fitness following the international break. The 29-year-old has quickly become a vital asset for the Serie A champions, contributing significantly to their title victory in his first season with the club and earning the Most Valuable Player award for the league.
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