Roberto Carlos Undergoes Heart Procedure, Assures Fans 'Not a Heart Attack'

• Brazil and Real Madrid legend Roberto Carlos underwent a planned heart procedure (coronary angioplasty) at Hospital Vila Nova Star in Sao Paulo.
• The 52-year-old clarified he did not suffer a heart attack, stating the procedure was preventative and successful.
• Carlos was diagnosed with a heart obstruction on Monday and is now recovering well, stable, and under observation in ICU.
• He is looking forward to resuming professional and personal commitments soon.
• Renowned as an attack-minded left-back, Carlos won the 2002 World Cup with Brazil and spent 11 years with Real Madrid.

Why It Matters: Roberto Carlos underwent a successful preventative heart procedure, clarifying it was not a heart attack and he is recovering well.