Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson was back behind his desk on Friday morning, despite fears over his health after his heart scare on Thursday night.
The long-serving United boss, who will turn 62 on New Year's Eve, entered a Manchester hospital on Thursday evening to address a problem originally diagnosed at a routine test several months ago.
Fergie underwent treatment for a minor heart irregularity, similar to the treatment carried out on Prime Minister Tony Blair last month.
A statement released by Manchester United said: "Sir Alex Ferguson received treatment in hospital following a routine check-up several months ago which revealed a minor heart irregularity.
"The procedure went well and Sir Alex Ferguson is resting at home and is due in work today. The treatment revealed he has no underlying heart problem."
The diagnosis of the problem highlights the importance of the 'Fit to Manage' scheme which has long been supported and advocated by the League Managers' Association, who are keen that their members continually monitor their health.
Ferguson's initial check-up was in line with the programme run by Wellness International, a few miles away from Manchester, and while it is not known whether a failure to pick up the problem at an early stage would have led to a worsening of his condition, it proves the value of men in one of the most pressurised jobs of all paying close attention to their health.
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