Her Majesty Queen Rania Al Abdullah underwent a medical procedure in a New York hospital to correct an irregular heart rhythm, a Royal Court statement said.
The statement said procedure was a catheterization through a vein to the heart, adding that it is used to treat abnormal heart rhythms, or premature ventricular contractions (PVCs), which is a common condition. During the procedure, an electric current is used to stop the disturbance of electrical flow through the heart, thus restoring a healthy heart rhythm.
A Royal Court spokesperson said: “The procedure went very smoothly and Her Majesty is well and in good spirits. She will remain in hospital for two nights while she recuperates.” Her Majesty is scheduled to return to Jordan later this week.
His Majesty King Abdullah II extended his working visit to the US to be with Her Majesty during the procedure. His Majesty, who was in New York to attend the UN General Assembly and MDG Summit, headed back home following the procedure.
Queen Rania Al Abdullah was in New York accompanying King Abdullah on the working visit.
Jordan Times