Bush undergoes heart procedure
(CNN) - Former President George W. Bush, 67, underwent a procedure Tuesday morning to have a stent placed in his heart one day after a blockage was discovered in an artery, according to a statement from his office.
In the statement released by Bush's spokesman, the procedure was "performed successfully," without complication, at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital in Dallas.
"President Bush is in high spirits, eager to return home tomorrow and resume his normal schedule on Thursday. He is grateful to the skilled medical professionals who have cared for him," the statement read.
The blockage was found during Bush's annual physical examination at the Cooper Clinic in Dallas on Monday.
"He thanks his family, friends, and fellow citizens for their prayers and well wishes. And he encourages us all to get our regular check-ups," the statement continued.
The 43rd president was known for having relatively good health during his tenure at the White House. For exercise, he was an active runner and frequently rode his mountain bike.
According to his 2006 annual exam, his medical history at the time showed no signs of hypertension or stroke, and he had 'low' to 'very low' coronary artery disease risk profile with a favorable family medical history and absence of modifiable risk factors.
The report also stated he had "minimal/mild" coronary artery calcification, a fairly common sign of early artery disease in which the lining of aortic wall becomes inflamed and plaque starts to build up over time. Calcium deposits begin to form in the artery wall.
Bush's statement Tuesday did not release details on whether his artery blockage was related to his past medical history.
Also, the White House announced in August 2007 that Bush was treated the year prior for Lyme disease. A White House spokesman at the time told CNN that it is "not uncommon" for Bush to get tick bites during his bike rides.
Lyme disease can be transmitted through the bite of a tick that carries the disease. The problem had been resolved, with no re-occurrence and no other symptoms, the White House said six years ago.
His 2007 physical exam also reported bouts of mild vertigo, but it did not interfere with his work.
" his wife, Laura, was one of the best First Lady's ever" She killed a man in high school, but you like her anyway. We get it. They can do no wrong in your eyes, and his heroic reading of My Pet Goat was heroically heroic.
How much did this monster make off of his ILLEGAL IRAQ WAR?
Why are TAX PAYERS picking up this idiot's medical tabs? You know he doesn't have to pay for his medical treatments.
I pay 20-30% more EVERY YEAR for health insurance. Now I can't afford it. What now Mr X President?
PLEASE REPORT TO PRISON FOR YOUR WAR CRIMES!
Where was this crooked criminal Bush during the Romney campaign? In hiding?
Breaks my healthy low fat heart
Eating too many pretzels
So what if I didn't vote for W twice...and even though the worst economic disaster since the Great Depression happened under W's watch(and I've been very angry about that)...W. was OUR president...hope and prayers for our former president.
Thank you for starting the ILLEGAL NSA SPY PROGRAM Mr Bush!
This officially makes you a TRAITOR.
I pray that the stent fails
Steveo wrote:
Rudy, You keep ignoring the fact that the housing bubble, when it popped it helped take down the economy (Frank and Dodd, were DEMS). Neither one of them did anything to reel in FANNIE MAE or FREDDY MAC.
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What are you talking about? Frank and Dodd were not chairing any committees, dude. Republicans had been running the House and chairing committees since 1994. That means the only policies that came out of the House were those put in place by Republicans....which means that Frank and Dodd were not running Fannie or Freddy. Do you know who does?
I believe more than ever that the Bush administration masterminded 9-11 to gain control over us with fear tactics.
Now they have free reign to SPY on us on EVERY LEVEL, to keep us safe from the "terrorists". This has been their dream for decades. To have the ability to know every little secret about your life on so many levels is ILLEGAL and INSANE!
I see you, and you'll be paying a whole lot more under the crooked criminal Obamacare............
@Rudy
Conservatives like to point at the clock,
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Not just conservatives, Rudy! Didn't you just take us back to 2005?
It's like Republicans were running the kitchen when a shift change came along. The Democrat punches in, looks in the oven, inds a totally burnt cake, and is blamed for it by the Republican who just left the kitchen. "You were here when it happened." No, you put the cake in the oven and forgot about it.
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Perfect anology to explain the failure of Fannie and Freddie. Just that the Dems burned the cake and left the kitchen!
George Bush is the #1 TERRORIST in the Middle East and in AMERICA.
Why is he still a free man? He is clearly a TRAITOR who WRECKED our country on so many levels.
The rest of the american people deserve the same health care he gets...I will tell you that NONE of the right wing would give up their Medicare!!!
Bush and Cheney will probably both sedum to heart failure from guilty consciences.
@Wake up:
Again, based on my observations, this is my perception. You conveniently left out (a common theme amongst partisans on both sides) that Santorum, who couldn't even hear the remarks, later denounced that remark when he found out that was said. The difference is that most liberal political figures probably would have laughed at them, and then continued attempting to ridicule every Republican in America. Without a doubt, there are some conservatives and Republicans who do wish ill will upon other party members. It just seems to me like it comes a lot more from the left. I'm just sayin...
Better hope Obamacare covers Bush Derangement Syndrome.
Matter of fact,all americans need to write their congrss rep and senator,ask them what kind of health care they receive.They have NO decency.
God bless you and make a speedy recovery, Mr. President!
Well, he won't be needing blood.
He has enough of that smeared all over his greasy little hands.
Bush is responsible for more deaths inflicted on people because of a lie, than any other man in America.
How nice former Mr President...(aka WAR CRIMINAL)
How does he sleep at night, knowing how much pain and death he has inflicted by his BIG LIE?
I stand corrected. George W. Bush actually does have a heart!
@Hogan's Goat
" his wife, Laura, was one of the best First Lady's ever" She killed a man in high school, but you like her anyway. We get it. They can do no wrong in your eyes, and his heroic reading of My Pet Goat was heroically heroic.
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I doubt she was the First Lady while in high school. She was concerned with the education of our youth and the current First Lady is concerned about the health and fitness of our youth. Great focus for the both of them!
As far as reading to grade school kids: most likely in shock, like the rest of us and maybe, just maybe he did not want to scare his audience! No way possible, huh?
Hope the cowboy recovers in a speedy fashion. Keep that big ol grin on face.