No heart operation for Aerts after all

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Further examinations have shown heart arrhythmia harmless

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Mario Aerts could have another go in the early breakaway(Image credit: Brecht Decaluwé)

Belgian rider Mario Aerts will not have to undergo heart surgery after all. The Omega Pharma-Lotto rider underwent electrophysiological testing on Wednesday, and it was shown that his cardiac disorders were no threat to his life nor the practice of top level cycling.