"Director Coppola of the film 'Fate' admitted to hospital in Rome"
Renowned Film Director Francis Ford Coppola Undergoes Heart Procedure in Rome
US film director Francis Ford Coppola, known for his work on classics like "The Godfather" trilogy and "Apocalypse Now," is currently being treated in a Rome hospital for atrial fibrillation (afib), a heart condition involving irregular rhythm. The procedure was performed by Dr. Andrea Natale, a renowned Italian-born cardiologist who invented the original procedure and has treated Coppola for over 30 years.
According to reports from Italian media, Coppola's admission to the hospital was due to heart problems. The five-time Oscar winner reassured his fans on social media that he is doing well following the procedure. Coppola's Instagram profile has received hundreds of get-well wishes.
The treatment involved cardiac ablation, a minimally invasive method used to correct arrhythmias like afib. Coppola's condition was detected during routine evaluations before the procedure, and it was not an emergency. The update was timed opportunistically while he was in Rome after his U.S. film tour.
Born in 1939, Coppola has a connection to Italy, as his grandparents are from the southern Italian town of Bernalda in the region of Basilicata. Coppola regularly spends time in the Bernalda area and even owns a hotel in the town, which was converted from a historic villa.
Dr. Andrea Natale, who is based in the town of Sant'Angelo in Vado, is a highly respected cardiologist. Coppola's afib treatment is a 30-year-old one, implying that the two have had a long-standing professional relationship.
Francis Ford Coppola's fans and well-wishers can rest assured that he is in good hands. We hope for a speedy recovery for the legendary film director.
[1] Italian media report [2] Francis Ford Coppola's Instagram post [3] BBC News article [4] Variety article
- Amid his mental health advocacy and promotion of health-and-wellness, film director Francis Ford Coppola shares his personal journey of heart treatment, using science-based therapies-and-treatments to manage his atrial fibrillation under the care of his long-time cardiologist Dr. Andrea Natale in Italy.
- Upon recovery, Francis Ford Coppola may choose to address the importance of mental health in conjunction with physical wellness in films and speeches, much like how he emphasizes the integral nature of both aspects in his own life.
