The Jamaican was forced to retire during the second test in Hobart when his heart starting beating irregularly, but he returned to the crease after a short rest and made 56. After complaining of dizziness he was diagnosed with an irregular heartbeat.

Gayle said the condition was not serious and he initially planned to have the problem fixed once he returned home at the end of the tour. But team officials said he decided to have the procedure done in Melbourne on Wednesday, ruling him out of the final test, starting in Adelaide on Friday.

West Indies manager Anthony Howard said in a statement "We are all happy to learn that his procedure was a success."

Gayle is expected to be released from the hospital today and should be able to resume playing soon.

He is the second West Indies player to be ruled of the Adelaide test within the last 24 hours. Marlon Samuels was also forced out with a knee injury.