McTominay makes Napoli comeback 4 weeks after heart surgery
Napoli midfielder Scott McTominay has returned to professional football just four weeks after undergoing heart surgery for a benign arrhythmia. The player received medical clearance following a successful recovery period and training tests.
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Highlights a successful medical recovery in professional sports, demonstrating the rigor of athlete health protocols.
Scott McTominay was given a standing ovation as he made his return to the field for Napoli, a month on from surgery to correct a benign cardiac arrhythmia.
The Scotland international only played in the first two Serie A matches this season against Genoa and Como, the most recent on August 30.
Scott McTominay trains in the gym after recovering from a minor heart procedure (via www.sscnapoli.it)
He was diagnosed with a mild, benign arrhythmia, and it was decided that he should have heart surgery to correct the issue.
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