George W. Bush Hospitalized, Former President Had Procedure to Open Blocked Heart Artery

Former President George W. Bush had a scare at his most recent physical check up. They found a blocked heart artery and was encouraged to go ahead with a procedure to fix the problem.

Bush, 67, had a successful procedure was hospitalized Tuesday morning. If all tests come out fine, he should be able to resume his normal schedule by Thursday. 

This official statement was released by Bush's office about the procedure: 

"During President George W. Bush's annual physical examination at the Cooper Clinic in Dallas yesterday, a blockage was discovered in an artery in his heart. At the recommendation of his doctors, President Bush agreed to have a stent placed to open the blockage. The procedure was performed successfully this morning, without complication, at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital. President Bush is in high spirits, eager to return home tomorrow and resume his normal schedule on Thursday. He is grateful to the skilled medical professionals who have cared for him. He thanks his family, friends, and fellow citizens for their prayers and well wishes. And he encourages us all to get our regular check-ups."

We wish Mr. Bush and his family our prayers and encouragement during this time.