This article is from the source 'bbc' and was first published or seen on . It last changed over 40 days ago and won't be checked again for changes.

You can find the current article at its original source at http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-43600854

The article has changed 3 times. There is an RSS feed of changes available.

Version 1 Version 2
Arnold Schwarzenegger 'stable' after heart surgery Arnold Schwarzenegger 'stable' after heart surgery
(about 2 hours later)
Arnold Schwarzenegger has undergone heart surgery in Los Angeles.Arnold Schwarzenegger has undergone heart surgery in Los Angeles.
The Austrian-American film star and former California governor, who is 70, had a scheduled procedure to replace a catheter valve on Thursday. The Austrian-American film star and former California governor, 70, had a scheduled procedure to replace a valve at Cedars-Sinai hospital on Thursday.
The device was first installed to repair a defective aortic valve in 1997. The latest operation lasted several hours, TMZ website reports. The device was installed to repair a defective aortic valve in 1997. Thursday's operation lasted several hours, TMZ website reports.
Schwarzenegger is reported to be in a stable condition and recovering at Cedars-Sinai hospital. Schwarzenegger is said to be recovering well and reportedly commented after waking from surgery: "I'm back."
His spokesman, Daniel Ketchell, said the replaced valve was "never meant to be permanent" and that the latest procedure was a success, adding: "That's the most important part." His spokesman, Daniel Ketchell, said that Schwarzenegger was "in good spirits".
Responding to the news, Austria's Chancellor Sebastian Kurz wished his "friend" well in a tweet, adding: "I look forward to seeing you again."Responding to the news, Austria's Chancellor Sebastian Kurz wished his "friend" well in a tweet, adding: "I look forward to seeing you again."
Schwarzenegger is best known as the hardman of cult movies such as the Terminator and Conan the Barbarian.Schwarzenegger is best known as the hardman of cult movies such as the Terminator and Conan the Barbarian.
He served two terms as California governor from 2003 to 2011 before returning to acting in The Expendables.He served two terms as California governor from 2003 to 2011 before returning to acting in The Expendables.
In May last year, Schwarzenegger was honoured in France with the Chevalier de la Legion d'Honneur, the country's most prestigious medal, for his environmental work.In May last year, Schwarzenegger was honoured in France with the Chevalier de la Legion d'Honneur, the country's most prestigious medal, for his environmental work.