Arnold Schwarzenegger, from the moment he stepped into the spotlight, has epitomized fitness and strength. His journey, from bodybuilder to Hollywood icon, has showcased a dedication to physical excellence rarely matched in the entertainment industry. Schwarzenegger’s chiseled physique and commanding presence have left an indelible mark on the action genre, inspiring countless individuals to pursue fitness goals. And the Austrian Oak himself has turned coach for those who have been inspired by his enigmatic journey of fitness throughout the years. But as strong and mighty as he may be, Arnold Schwarzenegger is but a human.

While he became synonymous with a robotic cyborg assassin owing to his own commendable physique and James Cameron’s brilliant script, in recent years Arnold Schwarzenegger has broken through the stereotype. The action hero, through his honest interactions with fans, has been displaying just how much of a humble human he is. And as he recounted his heart complications when inquired by a fan, this side of the man of steel was on full display.

Arnold Schwarzenegger talked about his much-discussed heart condition

Tracing back to how Schwarzenegger has been putting his more human side on full display, the action star opened up about the complications he has faced with his heart throughout the years. It may come as a surprise that the action star who even at 76 encourages his fans to go harder with their workouts and test the limits was born with a bicuspid heart valve. While replying to a fan, Schwarzenegger revealed that he had gotten his valve replaced “in 1997 and again in 2018.”

For the unversed, having a bicuspid heart valve in your older years more often than nod leads to several complications, some of which may even be lethal. When a fan confessed that he suffers from the same condition as the Austrian Oak, Arnold Schwarzenegger opened up about his own experience while also advising the fan to listen to his doctors.

The heart complications and the valve replacements are not the only complications that the retired bodybuilder has suffered. In fact, the valve replacement in 2018 came at a very demanding time for Arnold Schwarzenegger.

The Austrian Oak’s tricky heart surgery in 2018

Given how he lives and breathes positive energy and motivation, it is hard to find a moment of weakness in Arnold Schwarzenegger’s years in the spotlight. It was not until recently when the actor sat down with Netflix for his docuseries titled Arnold that fans got an idea about just how much he has been through. Following the docuseries, Schwarzenegger has also revealed on countless occasions that his second valve replacement came at a very difficult time. It was when the actor was filming for Terminator: Dark Fate that he had to get it replaced.

The confession only makes the Austrian Oak more admirable than he already is. After learning about his heart complications and invasive surgeries, fans have grown to respect Arnold Schwarzenegger even more. The Austrian Oak has proved that the mightiest heroes are those who face mortal challenges without letting them dim their courageous spirit.

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