Former President George w. Bush had a stent inserted in a coronary artery this morning. He is expected to be home by Thursday and fully recovered within the month. Mr Bush who has led a mostly healthy life is 67. No information yet on the cost to Medicare or Mr Bush.
http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/health-topics/topics/stents/
http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/health-topics/topics/stents/