BigBen2Ward
12-08-2005, 05:07 PM
Penguins player/owner Mario Lemieux, who entered a hospital yesterday with an irregular heartbeat, was released from the hostpital this morning.
His condition has been diagnosed as atrial fibrillation, which team General Manager Craig Patrick characterized as "a relatively common condition that can be treated with medication."
Mr. Patrick said Mr. Lemieux is scheduled to be exercising "in a matter of days and can return to the lineup in a brief period of time."
No specific time has been set for his return.
Patrick said Lemieux has has several episodes of this condition since mid-summer, but doctors could not determine the nature of the problem until after he was admitted to the hospital yesterday.
link-----> http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/05342/619236.stm
His condition has been diagnosed as atrial fibrillation, which team General Manager Craig Patrick characterized as "a relatively common condition that can be treated with medication."
Mr. Patrick said Mr. Lemieux is scheduled to be exercising "in a matter of days and can return to the lineup in a brief period of time."
No specific time has been set for his return.
Patrick said Lemieux has has several episodes of this condition since mid-summer, but doctors could not determine the nature of the problem until after he was admitted to the hospital yesterday.
link-----> http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/05342/619236.stm