Randy Travis Released From Hospital Today, Long 'Road to Recovery' Ahead
Christian country singer Randy Travis was released from the hospital on Wednesday and entered into a physical therapy facility.
"Thanks to all the fans and friends for your continued prayers and support as Randy continues on the road to recovery," his fiance Mary Davis said in a statement Wednesday.
The 54-year-old singer was initially admitted to the hospital three weeks ago to treat congestive heart failure, which later turned into a stroke.
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Travis' recovery time will take months, according to USA Today.
"[Travis] did suffer an acute viral illness over the past three weeks, but that seems to have tipped over a more chronic condition," said cardiac surgeon Michael Mack in a YouTube video update. "He has what's called idiopathic cardiomyopathy, which means he has scarring of his heart muscle that is causing his heart to be weak and not able to support his circulation without help of either medical devices or medication."
The singer had brain swelling and was on a ventilator for a duration of time.
"Viral cardiomyopathy can be caused by 30-plus different viruses, but it's almost impossible to pinpoint which virus it is," Dr. Ramin Oskoui, a cardiologist and internal medicine specialist in Washington, told CNN. "Hospitals use viral cardiomyopathy as a 'catch all' diagnosis."
Travis initially thought he had a cold before being airlifted to a hospital after his condition rapidly deteriorated, reported Fox News.
"Their mother passed away at an early age with her heart, so it is like these boys are following right in their footsteps. My prayers are with them. That's all I can say right now," Travis' sister-in-law said.
Travis canceled a scheduled performance that week at the Deadwood Mountain Grand in Deadwood, South Dakota.
