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Turf Frontman Joaquín Levinton Stable in ICU After Emergency Stent for Heart Attack

A hemodynamic procedure to clear a blocked coronary artery has left the musician stable in intensive care.

Overview

  • Levinton, 50, experienced intense chest pain shortly after midnight at the El Timón restaurant on Avenida Dorrego in Palermo during a live appearance.
  • SAME teams arrived within minutes after companions called 107, stabilized him on site, and transferred him to Hospital Fernández.
  • SAME chief Alberto Crescenti confirmed an acute myocardial infarction, and hospital specialists opened an obstructed artery and placed a stent.
  • The band Turf issued an official statement saying the procedure was successful and that he is out of danger and recovering under monitoring in intensive care.
  • Media reports highlight that a waiter with basic first-aid knowledge assisted immediately and helped summon emergency services, contributing to the swift response.