The University of Michigan announced Friday that men’s basketball head coach Juwan Howard has underwent a successful heart procedure at the University of Michigan Health Samuel and Jean Frankel Cardiovascular Center.
Michigan’s statement said that the operation was scheduled to resect an aortic aneurysm and repair an aortic valve after the health issues were found during a routine medical checkup. Howard is expected to miss at least four weeks with the program, but will need six to 12 weeks to fully recover. During his absence, associate head coach Phil Martelli will serve as interim head coach for the Wolverines.
“I feel so grateful and blessed that this surgery was performed at University of Michigan Health,” Howard is quoted as saying in the statement. “My wife, Jenine, and our family appreciate the world-class care that has been provided to us. Dr. (Kim) Eagle, Dr. (Himanshu) Patel, Dr. (Stanley) Chetcuti, and all of the staff at the Frankel Cardiovascular Center are so talented and performed like champions throughout this process. I am going to work very hard in my rehabilitation to be stronger than ever by the time our upcoming season is upon us.”
The Wolverines will host Northwood in an exhibition game on Friday, November 3 in Ann Arbor.
Juwan Howard underwent a successful heart procedure at the U-M’s Health Samuel and Jean Frankel Cardiovascular Center today.
Howard is expected to fully recover in 6 to 12 weeks, could return in 4 to 6 weeks
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