Patriots LB Teddy Bruschi to Have Heart Surgery

[Sandpiper]

Bummer for Teddy. A long and productive life to him, with or without football.


Hole might provide clue to Bruschi's stroke
ESPN.com news services


BOSTON -- New England Patriots linebacker Tedy Bruschi, who spent two days in a hospital last month after suffering a mild stroke, reportedly is facing heart surgery in the coming days.

In an interview Tuesday on the NFL Network show "Total Access," fellow linebacker Willie McGinest said Bruschi needs treatment for a hole in his heart. The Boston Globe and Boston TV station WCVB also reported that Bruschi has the defect.

Bruschi met with doctors, WCVB reported, and is home awaiting surgery, which he likely will undergo at Massachusetts General Hospital.

The Patriots have not discussed Bruschi's medical status, referring all inquiries to his family. Bruschi's family has yet to comment publicly. When contacted by the Globe, a spokeswoman for Mass General referred all questions to the Patriots.

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[Nicholas D Wolfwood]

1. Best wishes to Tedy and his family

[trotsky]

2. One of the best guys in pro sports.

And I'm not a Pats fan. Get well, Tedy.