George W. Bush (Photo: LM Otero, AP)
Former President George W. Bush is in "high spirits"after heart surgery early this morning, his office said Tuesday.
During a physical examination on Monday, doctors found a blockage in the artery of the former president's heart, said Bush spokesman Freddy Ford.
"At the recommendation of his doctors, President Bush agreed to have a stent placed to open the blockage," Ford said. " The procedure was performed successfully this morning, without complication, at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital."
Bush, 67, is scheduled to return home Wednesday and " resume his normal schedule on Thursday," Ford said.
Ford added that ex-president " is grateful to the skilled medical professionals who have cared for him ... and he encourages us all to get our regular check-ups."
