Italian President Mattarella admitted to hospital for heart procedure

Italian President Sergio Mattarella was admitted to Rome's Santo Spirito Hospital, where he was placed in the cardiology department, on April 14.

According to healthcare sources, the President required the implantation of a pacemaker. However, sources close to the Quirinale have stressed that there is no cause for alarm or concern, as this was a scheduled procedure, Caliber.Az reports via Italian media.

As soon as news of his admission spread through political circles, messages of support flooded in. These included remarks from Senate President Ignazio La Russa, who said, "Get well soon, Mr. President, we’re waiting for you," followed by those from Chamber of Deputies President Lorenzo Fontana and Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni.

In addition, ministers Francesco Lollobrigida and Alessandro Giuli, along with political leaders such as Giuseppe Conte, Carlo Calenda, Matteo Renzi, and Elly Schlein, all sent their well wishes. Journalists who rushed to the hospital quickly noticed the presence of the presidential security detail, with a couple of police vehicles stationed near a side entrance.

The security presence grew as TV crews arrived. The unit overseeing the President’s care is led by Dr. Roberto Ricci, who had previously served as the trusted cardiologist for Mattarella's predecessor, Giorgio Napolitano, particularly during a serious aortic issue in 2018.

However, sources at the Quirinale have reassured that this situation is not as grave. Staff close to the President noted that he had continued his work as usual throughout the day.

No major health emergency has been reported, and the Quirinale continues to assure the public of the President's well-being. Although no official statement has been made about his discharge, it remains unclear when Mattarella will be able to resume his official duties, as his recovery timeline is being kept private.

By Aghakazim Guliyev