Al Di Meola suffers heart attack onstage while performing in Romania

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told the Associated Press that Di Meola, 69, was performing alongside his band when he started grabbing his chest and experienced difficulty leaving the stage.

Cristescu told the news outlet two members of Di Meola’s trio continued playing before giving up and calling off the show. Di Meola was later admitted to Bagdasar-Arseni Emergency Hospital where it was revealed that Di Meola was undergoing a segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI).According to the American Heart Association, a STEMI is a heart attack that is “caused by a complete blockage in a coronary artery.”The Cleveland Clinic says that “they are named for how they change the appearance of your heart’s electrical activity on a certain type of diagnostic test” while adding that the heart attacks tend to be “more severe and dangerous compared to other types of heart attack.Research done by the clinic reveals that nearly 280,000 people who have a STEMI in the U.S.

each year.A hospital spokesperson later claimed that Di Meola was in stable condition.“Dear friends and family I wanted to take a moment to express my deepest gratitude for the incredible outpouring of love and support that I’ve received during the last 24 hours,” wrote Di Meola on Instagram. “Unfortunately, I’m facing a medical situation that requires some time off from performing and touring.

I want to assure you that I’m receiving the best care possible, and I’m fully committed to making a complete recovery.”“Music has always been a source of healing and strength for me, and I can’t wait to be back on stage, sharing my music with all of you.