Zanardi Is Out of Coma
Two-time CART champion Alex Zanardi came out of an induced coma Thursday, signaling a faster-than-expected recovery from a gruesome crash that forced the amputation of both legs.
“It’s encouraging the way he’s getting better,” Dr. Walter Schaffartzik said. “He was pulled out of the induced coma in phases.”
Zanardi began emerging from the coma Wednesday night after doctors reduced drugs that induced the state to cut the chances of organ failure. He regained full consciousness Thursday when the sedatives wore off, doctors said.
The 34-year-old Italian, one of CART’s most popular drivers, faces another routine exploratory operation today to check his progress.
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