Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Undergoes Coronary Bypass Surgery
- Updated: April 18, 2015
(Photo via Twitter User @Lakers)
The famous NBA center, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, underwent quadruple coronary bypass surgery yesterday morning. The surgery came just one week after Kareem was diagnosed with cardiovascular disease.
A press release from UCLA Medical Center sent today said, “At this time, Abdul-Jabbar would like to thank his surgical team and the medical staff at UCLA, his alma mater, for the excellent care he has received. He is looking forward to getting back to his normal activities soon.”
The Dr. who performed the operation, said Abdul-Jabbar was expected to make a full recovery.
The Lakers’ owner, Jeannie Buss, also tweeted the following this morning:
“Dear #Lakers Family: Please send all your positive energy to our Captain-Kareem Abdul-Jabbar @kaj33. Get well soon.”
Kareem Abdul-Jababar is no stranger to health issues. He battled successfully battled leukemia in 2009.
We are sending nothing but good thoughts, and prayers to you! And we are hoping for a full, and speedy recovery!
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