'90 Day Fiancé' Star Nikki Exotika Hospitalized For Emergency Quadruple Bypass
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Key Points:
- Nikki Exotika underwent emergency heart surgery, requiring a quadruple bypass instead of the initially planned triple bypass due to more blocked arteries than expected.
- The surgery lasted seven hours with about 25 medical professionals involved, and Nikki was placed on a breathing machine post-operation.
- Nikki had been experiencing chest pain, heartburn, and shortness of breath for some time but had previously received clean bills of health from doctors.
- She suffered a mild heart attack on the way to a cardiologist appointment, leading to the discovery that her artery blockages were too severe for stents or angioplasty.
- Nikki's mother has set up a GoFundMe to help cover living expenses during her recovery, as the surgery is covered by insurance but the recovery period is expected to be long and difficult.