Norwegian King Receives Pacemaker in Malaysia During Vacation Illness
TL;DR
King Harald of Norway, Europe's oldest monarch, received a temporary pacemaker in Malaysia due to a low heart rate while being treated for an infection during a vacation. The procedure was successful, and he is expected to return to Norway in the next few days. The 87-year-old king has faced health challenges in recent years, including a heart valve replacement in 2020, but has no plans to abdicate. Crown Prince Haakon has been fulfilling his duties while he's been hospitalized.
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