Lionel Richie hospitalized again with irregular heartbeat, has AFib procedure
Lionel Richie has been hospitalised again after experiencing another heart issue, according to TMZ. The singer is reportedly receiving treatment for atrial fibrillation, an irregular heartbeat, prompting him and Earth, Wind & Fire to cancel three upcoming shows on their 'Sing a Song All Night Long' tour.According to the publication, Richie is currently hospitalised and undergoing treatment for atrial fibrillation, commonly known as AFib. Doctors are treating him with an ablation procedure, a minimally invasive treatment that creates tiny areas of scar tissue in the heart to block faulty electrical signals and help restore a normal rhythm.The procedure is not considered a major one, the outlet reported.Following the latest health scare, three dates on Richie and Earth, Wind & Fire’s tour have been cancelled.
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