Chelsea Green gives update after heart procedure

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Chelsea Green competes at WWE NXT Heatwave 2025. (Image credit: WWE)

Chelsea Green is doing well in her recovery after undergoing a procedure to repair an abnormal heart rhythm.

Earlier this week, Green revealed that she had an operation done after doctors found she had been dealing with SVT (supraventricular tachycardia). She’s had the issue for years, and an episode that took place around WrestleMania 42 led to doctors finally catching it. Green’s heart rate skyrocketed to 228 beats per minute during a nearly 15-minute stretch.

The former WWE Women’s United States Champion spoke with Busted Open Radio today and said she will soon be off bed rest. After that, she has one more week where she has to take it easy.

“I’m going back to bed rest. I’ve got one more day of bed rest and then it’s taking it easy for another week,” Green said. “I’m feeling good. My wounds are healing and my heart feels, like, heavy and my breathing is interesting, but we’re on the mend.”

Green posted a tweet on Tuesday saying that she would be back at work “very soon.” During the Busted Open interview, she joked that she is already pitching ideas and is willing to call into SmackDown this Friday if need be.

“Oh, you know, I will,” Green said about returning soon. “You know, I already pitched for this week. I can call in.”

When Green will be able to wrestle again remains to be seen. She was already out of action with an ankle injury when this heart issue was found. She and her husband Matt Cardona are both members of the WWE SmackDown roster.

The Cleveland Clinic describes SVT as a “common kind of arrhythmia (abnormal heart rhythm)” that starts in the upper chambers of the heart and causes it to beat too fast. In some cases, it can cause chest pain or dizziness. Medication or surgery are sometimes needed to correct the issue.

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