“They put a stent in the heart, the vessel is blocked”: Vyacheslav Malezhik is recovering from a stroke 02/16/2023, 18:25

The People’s Artist of Russia is preparing to celebrate his birthday. He will be 76 years old on February 17. Malezhik continues to perform, writes songs. Six years ago, Vjačeslav suffered a stroke, the consequences of which he still feels today. The composer believes that the disease affected the number of his concerts.

“The fact is that I have had a stroke, and it is possible that I am less invited to speak, not because such circumstances have now developed in the world, but simply because they fear that I am not very well. face. Although, in my opinion, my form is excellent, “said Malezhik.

He joked that if someone remembers how old they are, it’s kind of scary. The singer believes that he is protected by a power from above. It is also for this reason that he is now busy with creativity. “In fact, I believe that I have a guardian angel who accompanies me and performs concerts just enough to feel like a man and not die at a concert,” explained the artist.

The former member of the group “Funny Guitars” is engaged in physical education, visits the pool. Previously, Malezhik swam a kilometer per hour, but now he slowed down. The musician still feels the effects of the stroke.

“I’m maintaining my physical condition, especially because my pain hasn’t completely gone away. Doctors always advise me not to overexert myself, but to listen to my body. And I understand that I still need to walk, exercise my legs. I have walks, a gym where I spin bikes. After the stroke, I have a problem with my right leg – I keep dragging it, “said Vyacheslav.

He once gave a concert in a hospital where doctors were fighting for his life. The singer admitted that he has chest pains. Specialists did a cardiogram, the results of which they did not like. After a coronary angiogram, Malezhik had a stent inserted into one of the arteries, improving blood flow.

“Since I had a stent inserted into my heart in May last year – they said one vessel was blocked, the doctors recommended a diet. Since I can’t swim that much anymore, I’ve put on some weight and now I’m trying to lose it not through physical education, but through some kind of fasting. I try not to indulge in sweets, even if sometimes the situation arises: yes, everything went to hell, there are not so many joys. So I eat something. However, sometimes the consequences are not very good, so I try to be friends with the head, “Malezhik added in an interview with MK.