Beverly Hills Rep. Ted Lieu Undergoes Surgery For Blocked Artery

BEVERLY HILLS, CA — Rep. Ted Lieu, a Democrat from the Los Angeles area, was recovering Wednesday from surgery to have a stent inserted in one of his arteries.

According to Lieu's Chief of Staff Marc Cevasco, the congressman will be away from work the rest of the week, but the 50-year-old Representative is "in good spirits and plans to be back at work next week."

"On Monday evening, at the recommendation of the Office Attending Physician, Congressman Lieu was admitted to George Washington University Hospital for chest pain," Cevasco said. "An electrocardiogram, ultrasound and two blood tests confirmed there was no heart attack and no heart damage. A CT scan showed partial blockage of an artery that was the likely cause of the symptoms.

Lieu underwent stent surgery Tuesday and the surgery was successful, Cevasco said. He is now recovering and will likely be discharged from the hospital later today.

"Congressman Lieu is deeply grateful to all the dedicated professionals at the OAP and GW University Hospital," Cevasco said.

Cevasco noted that Lieu "does plan to watch a lot of TV as he recovers."

Lieu, who is a staunch critic of President Trump, represents California's 33rd District. The district covers the cities of Santa Monica, Venice, Malibu, Beverly Hills, Calabasas, Agoura Hills, Rancho Palos Verdes, Palos Verdes Estates, Rolling Hills, Rolling Hills Estates, Redondo Beach, Hermosa Beach, Manhattan Beach, El Segundo, part of the city of Torrance, the unincorporated community of Topanga and the neighborhoods of Brentwood, Pacific Palisades, Bel Air, Harbor City, Westwood, Fairfax, Mid-Wilshire, Hancock Park, and parts of San Pedro, Playa del Rey and Playa Vista in the City of Los Angeles, according to Lieu's website.

City News Service contributed to this post