Jean Chrétien’s Heart Surgery Sparks Recovery Talk
Tuesday, May 27, 2025, 4:21 pm
Former Prime Minister Jean Chrétien recently underwent a minor heart surgery that led to his absence from a significant public address. Health officials confirm he is recovering well at home, with experts emphasizing that the procedure was routine despite the unavoidable public concern.
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Former prime minister Jean Chretien, 91, had heart stent inserted because of blocked artery on Tuesday
OTTAWA — Minor heart surgery forced former prime minister Jean Chrétien to miss today’s throne speech delivered by King Charles in the Senate. Eddie Goldenberg, former senior political adviser to Chrétien, says the former leader had “some discomfort” yesterday and a doctor determined that he had a…
A spokesperson for Chrétien, who was absent at King Charles' throne speech, said the 91-year-old received a stent after feeling unwell and checking into hospital Monday.
Former PM Jean Chretien was absent from throne speech due to minor heart surgery CP24
A spokesperson said the former prime minister is 'recovering well and is expected to return home very soon'
L’ancien premier ministre Jean Chrétien a subi une opération au cœur mardi matin à l’Institut de cardiologie de l’Université d’Ottawa où les médecins ont procédé à la pose d’une endoprothèse, également connue sous le nom de « stent » à l’intérieur d’une artère.
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