Francis Ford Coppola provides an update after undergoing a scheduled heart procedure in Rome.
Francis Ford Coppola Undergoes Heart Procedure in Rome
Renowned film director Francis Ford Coppola is recuperating after a scheduled cardiac procedure in Rome, Italy. Coppola, who is best known for his work on The Godfather and Apocalypse Now, was admitted to the Policlinico Tor Vergata in Calabria, Italy, on Tuesday.
The procedure, which was related to atrial fibrillation, was performed by Dr. Andrea Natale, a renowned Italian-born cardiologist who has been Coppola's cardiologist for over 30 years. Coppola's statement, released through his representative, confirmed that there was not an emergency and he went to the hospital in a car for a scheduled appointment.
At the time of the procedure, Coppola was in Italy to promote his latest film, "Megalopolis." The $120 million self-funded production premiered in Cannes last year and had a special screening at the Magna Graecia Film Festival in Catanzaro, Italy. However, Coppola's film has received a less than glowing review. Critics have described it as a "mad jumble of heteroclitic strands that defy basic storytelling and dramatic coherence," comparing it to "Cloud Atlas" and "Southland Tales."
Despite the less than positive reception, Coppola remains upbeat. He posted a photograph of himself on Instagram, stating that he is fine and undergoing an update of his 30-year-old afib procedure with Dr. Natale. Coppola's children affectionately call him "Da Dada" as mentioned in the Instagram post.
Coppola is currently resting comfortably following the procedure and expressed appreciation for the public's concern. He is expected to make a full recovery and continue his work in the film industry.
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During his stay in Italy for the promotion of his film "Megalopolis," renowned film director Francis Ford Coppola underwent a cardiac procedure related to atrial fibrillation, focusing on his cardiovascular health. As a passionate advocate for health and wellness, Coppola shares updates about his medical conditions publicly, demonstrating his commitment to ongoing science and medical advances.
