Lazio Coach Sarri Undergoes Successful Heart Surgery

Maurizio Sarri, the 66-year-old head coach of Italian Serie A club Lazio, underwent successful heart surgery in Rome on Monday to treat atrial fibrillation, a condition that causes an irregular heartbeat and raises the risk of stroke. The procedure, a catheter ablation performed at the Tor Vergata Polyclinic, was confirmed by the club as having a positive outcome, with Sarri expected to resume his duties in the coming days.

The surgery addressed atrial fibrillation, which can lead to symptoms including fatigue, dizziness, shortness of breath, heart palpitations, and chest discomfort. Lazio's official statement noted that the operation utilized pulsed field ablation technology and was carried out by Professor Andrea Natale, a specialist with more than 30 years of experience in treating the disorder. The club's doctor, Italo Leo, attended the procedure. "SS Lazio confirms that coach Maurizio Sarri underwent a catheter ablation operation at the Tor Vergata Polyclinic after a diagnosis of atrial fibrillation," the statement read. "The surgery... was carried out with a positive outcome. The coach will resume his regular leadership of the team in the coming days."