Iowa State head basketball coach Fred Hoiberg had open-heart surgery on April 17 to replace a damaged valve. It's the second heart procedure for the 42-year-old former NBA swingman. He was released from the hospital on April 23.
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Hoiberg Released from Hospital
Thursday, April 23
Gary Parrish of CBS Sports reported that Hoiberg was released from the hospital:
Gary Parrish @GaryParrishCBSFred Hoiberg is headed home. RT @ISUMayor32: Well @MayoClinic, it's been real...thanks for everything!
On April 20, Hoiberg posted a brief video following his successful surgery (h/t Nick Schwartz of For The Win):
Fred Hoiberg @ISUMayor32#progress
Iowa State basketball passed along details following the surgery:
Cyclone Basketball @CycloneMBBFred Hoiberg Undergoes Successful Surgery
Matt Norlander of CBSSports.com reported that Hoiberg's recovery time is four to six weeks.
Andy Katz of ESPN sent along well wishes prior to the procedure:
Andy Katz @TheAndyKatzValve surgery today for @ISUMayor32. Sending good thoughts his way.
Randy Peterson of The Des Moines Register reports Hoiberg suffered some complications after his first heart surgery in 2005. The coach was hoping the second operation and his recovery would go more smoothly.
"Seems like I had that just last week," Hoiberg said. "I hope to get through this thing a lot better than the last time."
The report also noted Hoiberg already has a pacemaker to keep his heart functioning, and he'll be on blood thinners for the rest of his life. The new valve should help everything continue to work properly moving forward.
He took the Iowa State job in 2010 after spending some time with the Minnesota Timberwolves staff following his playing career. He's won better than 67 percent (115-56 record) of his games with the Cyclones and won two Big 12 tournament titles over the past five years.
Hoiberg is expected to make a full recovery and be back on the Iowa State sidelines next season.
