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Actor Jorge Ortiz de Pinedo's Dizziness Prevented Heart Attack, Led to Artery Procedure
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Actor Jorge Ortiz de Pinedo's Dizziness Prevented Heart Attack, Led to Artery Procedure

From El Universal · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Actor Jorge Ortiz de Pinedo was hospitalized after experiencing dizziness, which prevented a potential heart attack.
  • Doctors discovered a nearly closed artery during a cardiac catheterization, leading to an angioplasty procedure.
  • The 78-year-old actor, who previously debunked false death rumors, emphasized the need to take care of his health.

Mexican actor Jorge Ortiz de Pinedo recently experienced a health scare that led to the discovery of a serious heart condition. The 78-year-old performer felt a "strange dizziness" while visiting his grandchildren with his wife in Monterrey.

Heeding his body's signals, Ortiz de Pinedo promptly sought medical attention. An electrocardiogram revealed irregularities, prompting further investigation with an echocardiogram. This led to a cardiac catheterization, a procedure to diagnose and treat heart conditions.

During the catheterization, doctors found an artery that was "about to close." Ortiz de Pinedo subsequently underwent an angioplasty, a procedure to reopen narrowed or blocked arteries and restore blood flow. The actor, known for his extensive career in Mexican comedy since childhood, acknowledged his delicate health situation and the need for careful self-care.

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Originally published by El Universal in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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