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19.08.2022 / 16:23
Nicholas Brendon, 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer' Actor, Hospitalized for ‘Cardiac Incident’
Nicholas Brendon is recovering after suffering a «cardiac incident» earlier this month. The actor's sister shared an update on Brendon's condition on his Instagram page, in which she revealed that he had to be rushed to the emergency room.«Nicky sends his love and wanted me to apologize that he hasn’t been going live as much lately and to give everyone an update,» the post began. «Nicky is doing fine now but he had to be rushed to emergency about two weeks ago because of a cardiac incident (tachycardia/arrhythmia).»«Some of you might remember he had a similar incident after his second spinal surgery last year (for Cauda Equina),» she continued.Brendon suffers from Cauda Equina syndrome, which is when the nerve roots in the lumbar spine are compressed, limiting movement and sensation.«But this time,» his sister added, «he is trying to get a little more rest and has been concentrating on medical appointments.»The post featured several shots of the 51-year-old actor in the ambulance and at the hospital receiving treatment.A post shared by Nicholas Brendon (@nicholasbrendon)Brendon's latest health struggle comes as a result of the ongoing condition.