Larry King Returns to Show Just 3 Days After Heart Operation
March 22, 2007 by Lei
Filed under Diseases & Conditions
Is anyone else as amazed as I am that Larry King was able to return to his CNN talk show the Monday following a Friday carotid endarterectomy? The procedure removes plaque buildup in the carotid arteries that have the potential to cause heart attacks or stroke. According to the Baylor College of Medicine (BCM) Dept of Surgery, the procedure takes about two hours and patients spend one or two days in the hospital. Patients usually aren’t ready to resume regular activity for several weeks following the operation. The 73-year-old apparently doesn’t have a moment to waste!
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