Despite the heart attack, the neurosurgeon completed the operation
A neurosurgeon from Naples completed the complicated surgery to remove the brain tumor nevertheless, that he suffered a heart attack during her – Italian media reported. – I couldn't leave the patient at such a delicate moment – said 59-year-old Claudio Vitale. – I'm not a hero, I was just doing my duty – added the neurosurgeon. Halfway through the operation, Dr. Vitale began to experience severe pains in his chest, but he would not agree to the requests of the medical team, insisting on calling for help. However, he allowed, that it undergoes a quick examination, which showed, that he had a mild heart attack. Vitale only went to the hospital bed after the operation was completed; He also underwent surgery immediately. While in the ward, Dr. Vitale was constantly interested in the condition of his patient, which is already recovering. The brave surgeon announced, that he himself would soon return to work in the operating room.
