Former first lady Barbara Bush was resting today after having open heart surgery to replace her aortic valve.
The surgery lasted two and a half hours after Mrs Bush, 83, pictured with husband President George Bush senior, suffered shortness of breath.
Heart surgeon Dr Gerald Lawrie said the operation went well: "I expect her to soon resume her normal activities."
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