Bret Michaels Back in Hospital After Suffering 'Warning Stroke'

By Mike Hess Posted May 20th 2010 06:21PM

Rocker Bret Michaels is back in the hospital after suffering a "warning stroke" just weeks after a near-fatal brain hemorrhage. On his Facebook page, Michaels' reps released the info that says he went back to the hospital after "suffering numbness on the left side of his body." Doctors later diagnosed Michaels as having suffered a Transient Ischematic Attack (TIA), otherwise known as a warning stroke.

According to doctors, an Ultrasound Bubble test of Michaels' heart was then done, and they found a hole in his heart described as a Patent Forum Ovale.

Michaels' neurosurgeon, Dr. Joseph Zabramski, said, "There is no doubt that the positive Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO) is devastating news to Bret and his family. The good news is that it is operable and treatable and we think we may have diagnosed the problem that caused the Transient Ischemic Attach (TIA) or warning stroke."

The new health woes come just days before Bret was to make an appearance at Sunday's live finale of 'Celebrity Apprentice,' where he's in one of the final two competitors vying for the show's title.

Zabramski says that he's well aware Michaels planned on attending the New York City finale and even getting back on the road to play concerts in the near future, but now adds: "Bret's brain and body are not quite 100 percent yet, especially with the hole found in his heart. Further tests will be conducted throughout the week and I will have more information next week as to how this Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO) will be treated. For now, Bret will be treated with outpatient care which includes a daily injection of Lovenox (a blood thinner to reduce the chance of blood clots) and blood tests."

Still, Zabramski says, "It is highly unlikely this is connected to the brain hemorrhage he suffered just a few weeks earlier."

On April 23, Michaels made an emergency visit to the hospital after suffering a crippling headache that turned out to be a brain hemorrhage. He was in critical condition, but eventually recovered and was released. This week, Michaels spoke with Oprah Winfrey about the incident, saying, "I've never been shot, thank God, but I can tell you this: It sounded like a small handgun went off in the back of my head. They call it a thunderclap, and I've never instantaneously had a headache like that in my entire life. The word's not even a headache. It's like a migraine times 10."

In the Facebook statement, Michaels' rep says: "Bret wants everyone to know he cannot thank you enough for all of the well wishes, prayers and good vibes you have sent his way. Even though these last few months have been tough on him and his family, especially this most recent setback, he is in good spirits, great medical hands and is positive and hopeful that everything is going to be OK. He is up, walking, talking, continuing his daily rehab and very happy to be alive, but he has made it clear he is sick and tired of being in the hospital and is ready to rock again."

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Thursday 20 May

By J9

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Ok guy...rest up eh? What do you have to prove? Enough already, take some time off.

By sleepyhead

He wants to win on Apprentice, but, you can't win if you're uh, 6 ft under. Yes, he needs more time to heal. Where is his doctor?

By Jacky

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This guys is really milking it.Did you see the picture of him in People magazine laying in his hospital bed wearing that stupid headband.. I knew it was all about getting the spotlight back on him.He talks about singing then doing this and doing that, right after being in the hospital.What a publicity hound. He now has everyone sympathy and is milking it big time.

By j9

Jacky...you don't know that. It is very hard to accept that you almost died when you are still in the prime of life. My mother died at age 58 after several ischemic strokes in the previous year, no-one, I mean no-one thought she was critical. Very strong people are the hardest to convince to slow down...like my mom.

By Sandy

Jacky, you have no clue! I sincerely doubt he wants all the media attention when his so ill.

By sadie

its time for brett to stop rocking.his body is sending so many warnings.i agree.he has nothing to prove. he needs to stop,seize life and smell the roses.many people aren't as lucky to get so many warnings.the hell with the apprentice and tour. i think the stress of doing oprah, and trying to please trump for ratings are playing havoc with this man's physical, mental and emotional health.

By Mei

Jacky you are an ase. May you have the same problem that he has had and then perhaps, just perhaps you will understand.

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Friday 21 May

By userbub12487

apprentice is long over and bret lost to holly robinson.

and that "stupid headband" serves multifunctions: it secures his hairpiece and at the same time masks its artificial hairline. and on top of all that it makes him look dangerous!

By Simzee

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Imagine his medical bills. None of YOU could NEVER EVER afford to get sick like that.

By Marit Londeaux

Jacky...sounds like someone's a little jealous to me.

By Linda

OMG! BEST WISHES GO TO BRET AND HIS FAMILY FOR A SPEEDY RECOVERY. DEAR GAWD...THE POOR MAN. I CRINGE TO THINK WHAT COULD HAPPEN....BE CAREFUL BRET! TAKE IT EASY MAN AND JUST STAY IN THE DAMN HOSPITAL TIL YOU ARE ALL BETTER. WOW. HE IS A LUCKY MAN..THIS MAKES THREE THINGS NOW GONE WRONG FOR THE MAN LATELY. SOMEONE IS WATCHING OVER HIM. TRUST ME ON THAT ONE. HE IS BEING WATCHED OVER FOR SURE. GET BETTER BRET!

Blood thinners cause strokes and seizures. It won't be long...

By Teri

Sandy, Blood thinners do not CAUSE strokes, they prevent blood from clotting. CLOTS cause strokes you moron.

By PANTYsniffer

my granny had one of these, her speach was incoherent in that she choice of words didnt make any sence. and if she tried to tell you something it would take her a looooong time to get it out she kept going in circles. it made me laugh at her

By kissnluv

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you suck

yo momma's knockers, yes yes i do

I think you've been sniffing more than panties. Ohterwise you would have enough brain cells left to know to keep your fingers off the keyboard.

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