Peter Sagan: 'Everything is under control' after heart procedure

Peter Sagan during the Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro
Peter Sagan during the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro (Image credit: Getty Images)

Peter Sagan reassured his fans after having to undergo a heart procedure on Friday to address abnormally high heart rate readings during a race last weekend.

Tests earlier this week revealed that Sagan showed tachycardia during intense efforts.

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