Symptoms and treatment of arrhythmia explained as Scott McTominay to undergo heart surgery

Scott McTominay has been diagnosed with a 'mild benign arrhythmia' and is set to undergo corrective surgery in the coming days - but how serious is the condition?

The 29-year-old former Manchester United player has recently experienced a heart rhythm disorder, something which is not considered serious but does require surgery.

Scotland international Scott McTominay, who joined Napoli from Manchester United, to undergo heart surgery.

SCOTT MCTOMINAY will undergo heart surgery for a “mild benign arrhythmia”. Napoli confirmed the news and the Scotland midfielder will be sidelined for a short period. Why is Scott McTominay having heart surgery and what is mild benign arrhythmia? Mild benign arrhythmia is described by the NHS as “when your heart beats

Scott McTominay set for heart procedure after Napoli discover irregular heartbeat  GB News

Former Manchester United midfielder Scott McTominay is set for a spell on the sidelines with the Scot needing to undergo a heart operation

The player will be available again after the international break

Napoli said: 'Following the onset of a mild benign arrhythmia, Scott McTominay will undergo corrective surgery using a cardiac arrhythmia ablation in the coming days.

The 29-year-old will miss Napoli’s next four matches, including next week's games against Inter and Arsenal.

Napoli and Scotland midfielder Scott McTominay to have surgery for an irregular heartbeat  Toronto Star

Scott McTominay to undergo heart surgery as Napoli return date set  talkSPORT

Since leaving Manchester United, Scott McTominay has been a revelation for Napoli in Serie A

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