King Harald V of Norway recently underwent a successful pacemaker implant procedure at Hospital Sultanah Maliha in Langkawi, as stated on the Norway royal family website www.royalcourt.no. The decision for the implantation was made due to a low heart rate, confirmed by his physician, Dr Bjørn Bendz.
Dr Bendz mentioned, “The pacemaker was implanted due to a low heart rate. The decision was made earlier Saturday, and the procedure was successful. His Majesty is doing well under the circumstances but still requires rest.” The pacemaker implantation was deemed necessary to ensure a safer journey back to Norway for King Harald V.
Plans are already in motion for medical transportation back to Norway, which is anticipated to happen in the upcoming days, as conveyed in the statement. Bernama had previously reported on February 28 that the King had been receiving treatment at Sultanah Maliha Hospital in Langkawi after falling ill while on vacation in Malaysia.
King Harald V is set to resume his official duties on March 8, with plans to meet the Cabinet at the Royal Palace in Oslo, according to Xinhua. – Bernama
