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Bolzano Mayor Recovering After Heart Attack, Thanks Medical Team
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Bolzano Mayor Recovering After Heart Attack, Thanks Medical Team

From Corriere della Sera · () Italian

Translated from Italian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

At a glance

News Sources not specified Outcome reported
  • Bolzano Mayor Claudio Corrarati, 59, suffered a heart attack but is in stable condition.
  • His wife, an nurse, provided immediate aid before emergency services arrived.
  • The mayor is recovering and thanked the hospital staff for their care.

Bolzano Mayor Claudio Corrarati is recovering after suffering a heart attack, his office announced. The 59-year-old mayor is in stable condition and is expected to return to his duties soon. His wife, Antonella, an professional nurse, was credited with providing crucial immediate assistance after he fell ill at home. Corrarati was rushed to San Maurizio Hospital and underwent emergency cardiac surgery. He is currently in the intensive care unit. The mayor expressed his gratitude to the Bolzano hospital's cardiology team for their "extraordinary professionalism, competence, and humanity." He also extended thanks to all healthcare personnel for their dedication. The incident prompted an outpouring of support from citizens and political colleagues across the spectrum. Roberto Muraro of FdI called Corrarati the "pillar of our council," while opposition councilor Stefano Fattor of the PD offered wishes for a full recovery. Corrarati will be temporarily replaced by Deputy Mayor Stephan Konder.

Sei il pilastro della nostra giunta: forza sindaco, ti aspettiamo

โ€” Roberto MuraroMember of the FdI group, expressing support for the mayor.
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Originally published by Corriere della Sera in Italian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.