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Chiche Gelblung, 82, Back On Air After Hospitalization And Stent Procedure

His swift return defied doctors' advice to rest.

Overview

  • The veteran journalist was admitted to Sanatorio Los Arcos in Buenos Aires on Monday after a sudden health issue, according to multiple reports.
  • Pilar Smith of LAM said doctors placed two stents in one leg to address a circulation problem.
  • He was discharged Thursday and returned to his radio and TV shows the same day despite orders to rest.
  • Gelblung later said he felt fine, described the episode as fatigue, and denied suffering a heart attack.
  • Several outlets called the scare a pre–heart attack, though he rejected that label in on‑air comments.