{
  "id": 6294777,
  "title": "Napoli and Scotland midfielder Scott McTominay has procedure for irregular heartbeat",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/08/napoli-and-scotland-midfielder-scott-mctominay-has-procedure-for",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-08T16:01:51.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Winnipeg Free Press",
    "slug": "winnipeg-free-press",
    "url": "https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/sports/soccer/2026/09/08/napoli-and-scotland-midfielder-scott-mctominay-has-procedure-for-irregular-heartbeat"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Napoli and Scotland footballer Scott McTominay underwent a successful surgical procedure on Tuesday to address an irregular heartbeat, reported by the Serie A club. The PFA (pulsed field ablation) operation, a minimally invasive technique for treating heart arrhythmias, was conducted at Spire Manchester Hospital. Napoli announced Tuesday morning that the procedure was a complete success. The 29-year-old midfielder will rest for two weeks before resuming training. McTominay missed several matches for Napoli, including the club's Champions League opener against Arsenal, and is expected to miss all four of Scotland's upcoming Nations League games. Since joining Napoli in 2024, the 2025 Serie A MVP had already made significant contributions. Prior to Napoli, McTominay spent his entire career with Manchester United.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "Scott McTominay underwent successful surgery for irregular heartbeat.",
    "Pulsed field ablation procedure conducted at Spire Manchester Hospital.",
    "McTominay to rest two weeks before resuming training."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}