''We will be happy for prayers': Rabbi Chaim Druckman underwent catheterization at Hadassah - and was released home

June 21, 2022   

Rabbi Chaim Meir Druckman, Rosh Yeshiva Or Etzion and elder of the religious Zionist rabbis, successfully underwent cardiac catheterization yesterday (Monday) at Hadassah Ein Kerem and was released home feeling well. It's worth eating healthy: healthy recipes for snacks and family meals Rabbi Druckman, 89, suffered from heart failure, following which his doctors at Hadassah recommended that he undergo a catheterization procedure, which was performed very successfully by Dr. David Felner, Director of the Catheterization Department, Dr. Gabi Elbaz Griner, Senior Catheterizer, Prof. Ronen Barry, Director of the Echo Unit, and Anesthesiologist Dr. Peter Mauretz. Upon his release, with his family by his side, Rabbi Druckman said: "I thank the team at Hadassah Ein Kerem who treated me exceptionally, pleasantly and professionally and gave me a complete sense of security." Rabbi Druckman was hospitalized at the end of Shabbat. Rabbi Druckman's home said: "Thank God, Rabbi Chaim Druckman has been released to recover at home. The doctors were pleased with the surgery. We would like to thank all of Israel for the prayers and concern. We would appreciate prayers for a speedy full recovery.".