Former Rangers legend, Henrik Lundqvist announced that he will have open heart surgery.
“Last 3 weeks my focus has shifted from training camp and the upcoming season to my health and what I can and can’t do,” Lundqvist posted on social media. “Scheduled for an open heart surgery now – Aortic valve replacement, aortic root and ascending aortic replacement, to be more exact.”
“We all have out mountains to climb. Staying positive here and set on the road to recovery.”
Henrik Lundqvist to have open heart surgery
According to Emory Healthcare:
The procedure involves excision of the ascending aorta and underside of the aortic arch, and placement of a thoracic aortic stent graft into the descending aorta at the time of arch repair. The native aortic valve and root are repaired, and the ascending aorta and proximal arch are replaced with a Dacron graft.
Henrik Lundqvist heartbreaking announcement
The video message released over a week ago, detailed his ordeal and his decision to not play this season. Lundqvist is one of the more emotional players in the game was visibly upset with the announcement.
We wish Henrik Lundqvist a speedy recovery.
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