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UPDATE: Armstrong
recuperating after
successful non-invasive heart surgery
Wenatchee lawmaker undergoes angioplasty to remove
vessel blockage
Rep. Mike
Armstrong is recuperating in an Olympia hospital this afternoon
after doctors performed an angioplasty to remove a blockage in one of
the blood vessels to his heart. An aide to the Wenatchee lawmaker said
the surgery was a complete success and Armstrong is resting comfortably
and doing very well.
Doctors decided to perform
the non-invasive surgery after they confirmed Armstrong suffered a mild
heart attack Wednesday evening just outside the governor’s mansion.
It's expected Armstrong
will be released from Providence St. Peter Hospital tomorrow (Friday).
Doctors have recommended that he rests for about a week before returning
to his duties. The 105-day legislative session is scheduled to adjourn
Sunday, April 26. # # #
For more information, contact:
John
Sattgast, Senior Information Officer: (360) 786-7257
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