Carl Palmer Undergoes Procedure For Atrial Fibrillation

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This morning, Carl underwent a successful Ablation procedure to restore sinus rhythm as he was previously in Atrial Fibrillation. Atrial fibrillation (A-fib) is an irregular and often very rapid heart rhythm (arrhythmia) that can lead to blood clots in the heart.

The 73 year old Palmer announced earlier this month the “The Return of Emerson, Lake & Palmer 2023 Summer Tour!” Sole surviving member Carl Palmer, in association with the Estates of his bandmates Keith Emerson & Greg Lake, has announced the much anticipated The Return of Emerson, Lake & Palmer 2023 Summer Tour. Launching its 2nd US tour in July, the tour will again reunite ELP LIVE ON STAGE through modern technology.

The tour will start on July 8 in West Jefferson, NC and continue through the end of July 2023.

Carl would like to thank his Consultant Cardiologist, Dr. Tushar Salukhe, who performed the procedure, and all the wonderful attending staff on the Sir Reginald Wilson Ward at the Royal Brompton Hospital in London who have been looking after him today.

Here are some before and after photos.