Former United States President George W Bush
Underwent a crucial heart surger this morning, his
office spokesman has announced.
During Monday's physical examination
doctors found a blockage in the artery
of the former president's heart and
immediately at the recommendation of his doctor,
Bush agreed to the surgery.
The procedure at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital in
Dallas went off "without complication" early Monday
morning, Ford said.
The news caught the political world by surprise.
Bush was among the most physically active of
presidents, with frequent exercise that ranged from
early morning workouts to bike rides.
Since leaving office, Bush has hosted an annual 100-
kilometer mountain bike ride for wounded soldiers,
the most recent in May near Waco.
The president is scheduled to host a golf tournament
for wounded warriors later this summer, and aides
indicated his plans would not change.
Bush, 67, is scheduled to return home Wednesday and
"resume his normal schedule on Thursday," Ford said.
Tributes poured in across the Web. "Prayers to
President George W. Bush for a fast recovery,"
tweeted Republican Party chairman Reince Priebus.
Aides said Bush is in good shape because of early
detection.
Bush "is grateful to the skilled medical professionals
who have cared for him," Ford said. "He thanks his
family, friends, and fellow citizens for their prayers
and well wishes."
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