Jim Lehrer, “NewsHour” Anchorman, Recovering From Heart Valve Surgery

The list of public figures experiencing heart valve surgery continues to grow…

Jim Lehrer, the longtime anchor of “The NewsHour With Jim Lehrer,” PBS’s evening newscast, underwent successful heart valve surgery on Wednesday.

“Jim plans to be back at full speed and on the program within a few weeks,” the network said on Thursday. A spokeswoman for Mr. Lehrer said he first felt ill on April 18 and checked into the Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. Substitute hosts will fill in on the show while he recovers.

Other well known personalities to have heart valve replacement or heart valve repair include Arnold Schwarzenegger, Barbara Walters, Robin Williams, and Teppo Numminen.

Keep on tickin Jim!

About The Author: Adam Pick is a double, heart valve surgery patient and author of The Patient's Guide To Heart Valve Surgery. This unique book integrates clinical research with the personal experiences of 135 former patients to help future patients and their caregivers better understand the problems, the opportunities and the realities of heart valve surgery. To learn more about Adam and his heart valve surgery book, click here.

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• In Memory Of Connie Stone (1959 – 2004), Our Prayers Are With You
• Children With Heart Murmurs – Monica, Buddy And Me
• G.I. Bill’s Heart Valve Replacement Selection – Three Weeks And Counting

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