Ginsburg gets heart stent to clear artery clog

[brooklynite]

Source: Washington Post

WASHINGTON — Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg had a heart stent implanted Wednesday to clear a blocked coronary artery, court officials said.

The 81-year-old justice had the procedure at MedStar Washington Hospital Center after the blockage to her right coronary artery was discovered, court spokeswoman Kathy Arberg said.

Arberg said Ginsburg had some discomfort Tuesday night during routine exercise and was taken to the hospital. The justice is expected to leave the hospital within the next 48 hours.

Ginsburg has for years been fending off questions about whether she should leave the court, brought on in part by her health. She had colon cancer in 1999, pancreatic cancer in 2009 and has suffered broken ribs. Still, she has not missed any time on the job.

Read more: http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/courts_law/ginsburg-has-surgery-for-coronary-blockage/2014/11/26/63d9c188-7581-11e4-8893-97bf0c02cc5f_story.html?hpid=z3

[James48]

1. Get well soon

Get well soon Justice Ginsberg!

I had a double-stent four years ago, and felt a whole lot better a few days later. Best of health to you!

[RKP5637]

2. I hope she gets well soon!

[librechik]

3. stent sister! I hope it makes her feel as good as mine did!

We beat the Widowmaker! (Left Anterior Descending Artery)

[Ex Lurker]

4. We need her

Her health and that of the other 4 reasonable justices are the only thing standing between us and the abyss.

[TBF]

5. Hang on Ruth -

we need you. You're the best justice we've got.

[deurbano]

7. That's my reaction, too: Hang on--we NEED you!

[blackcrowflies]

9. me, too. Good wishes, to a strong, great lady.

[riqster]

6. Good on her!

Best wishes for a speedy recovery.

[Gothmog]

8. Get well Justice Ginsburg

[The Stranger]

10. Keep keepin' on, your Honor.

You got this no sweat.