Legendary television host Larry King has been hospitalized after a heart surgery. The 85-year-old was scheduled for an angioplasty, but he ended up in the hospital early after experiencing complications. Click through the gallery for all the info on his medical crisis and to find out how he’s doing now.
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Larry’s Twitter account posted a statement that read, “On the morning of Thursday, April 23, Larry King was scheduled for an angioplasty. Before his scheduled procedure, he experienced angina and went to the hospital early to be examined.”
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“His doctor successfully performed the angioplasty and inserted stents to reopen the previous bypass from 1987,” it continued.
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“He has been recuperating in the hospital and is scheduled to be released soon. His doctors expect him to make a full recovery,” it said.
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The statement also refuted reports that Larry had suffered a heart attack and gone into cardiac arrest.
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“Larry is in good spirits and thanks everyone for their concern. He’s expected to be back to work on his shows, Larry King Now and PoliticKING with Larry King soon.
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Larry’s Twitter account posted a statement that read, “On the morning of Thursday, April 23, Larry King was scheduled for an angioplasty. Before his scheduled procedure, he experienced angina and went to the hospital early to be examined.”
“His doctor successfully performed the angioplasty and inserted stents to reopen the previous bypass from 1987,” it continued.
“He has been recuperating in the hospital and is scheduled to be released soon. His doctors expect him to make a full recovery,” it said.
The statement also refuted reports that Larry had suffered a heart attack and gone into cardiac arrest.
“Larry is in good spirits and thanks everyone for their concern. He’s expected to be back to work on his shows, Larry King Now and PoliticKING with Larry King soon.