Bret Michaels - Michaels' Surgery A Success

Doctors discovered the problem last year (10) and the Poison star checked into St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center in Phoenix for the procedure on Monday (24Jan11).

The operation has been hailed a success, and Michaels is under the observation of doctors in the intensive care unit, according to the Associated Press.

Michaels cheated death last year (10) when he suffered a brain haemorrhage. Medics discovered the heart condition while they were treating him.