Friday, October 15, 2010

Bob Uecker To Have Second Heart Operation

Broadcast Legend Had First Surgery In April

The Milwaukee Brewers announced Thursday morning that team radio announcer Bob Uecker will undergo a second heart surgery. The surgery is scheduled for Tuesday at Froedtert Hospital, according to wisn.com.

The 75-year-old hall of fame broadcaster underwent his first heart surgery in April.

The surgery is necessitated by a pseudoaneurysm, or tear, at the site of his valve replacement, according to a release from the Milwaukee Brewers. It is believed that this occurred due to a skin-related staph infection which entered the bloodstream and seeded itself into his surgical repair site.

“I’m approaching this with the same optimism that I had the first time, and I appreciate all of the kind thoughts and well wishes from Brewers fans and everyone who has reached out to me,” Uecker said in a release. “I have the highest confidence in the doctors and staff at Froedtert Hospital and I look forward to being ready to go well before Spring Training in Arizona.”

The recovery time is projected to be 8 to 10 weeks according to cardiologist James Kleczka with Froedtert & The Medical College of Wisconsin.

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