The surgery was being performed Monday morning . The new vice president arrived at the clinic between 6 and 6:30 a.m. ( 7 to 7:30 a.m . ET ) , said hospital spokesman Diego Cruz . An examination revealed several blocked arteries , a medical official said . The incident was not expected to disrupt a high - level Colombia - Venezuela summit Tuesday . Angelino Garzon was sworn into office on Saturday .
The surgery was being performed Monday morning . An examination revealed several blocked arteries , a medical official said . The incident was not expected to disrupt a high - level Colombia - Venezuela summit Tuesday . Angelino Garzon was sworn into office on Saturday .