TMZ is reporting that WWE Hall of Famer Arnold Schwarzenegger underwent emergency open-heart surgery last night.
Since their original report Schwarzenegger’s representative has issued the following statement to TMZ:
the procedure was “to replace a pulmonic valve that was originally replaced due to a congenital heart defect in 1997. That 1997 replacement valve was never meant to be permanent and has outlived its life expectancy, so he chose to replace it yesterday through a less-invasive catheter valve replacement. During that procedure, an open-heart surgery team was prepared … in case the catheter procedure was unable to be performed.”
The rep says Arnold’s recovering from surgery and is in stable condition. His first words after waking up: “I’m back.” Naturally.
You can read TMZ’s full report HERE
Here are a few social media posts from WWE Superstars extending their best to Arnold as he recovers:
Thinking of @Schwarzenegger after hearing the news of his open heart surgery today. Sending you strength for a speedy recovery my friend.
— Triple H (@TripleH) March 30, 2018
