Post by 123Diva on Feb 11, 2010 17:23:04 GMT -5
His condition is being reported as not being very serious. Anything involving the heart scares me tho 
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Two stents put in coronary artery after Clinton felt chest discomfort, counselor says
Former president "is in good spirits," statement says
Clinton had quadruple bypass operation in 2004
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Bill Clinton
(CNN) -- Former President Bill Clinton was hospitalized in New York on Thursday after experiencing chest pain.
Clinton, 63, "was admitted to the Columbia Campus of New York Presbyterian Hospital after feeling discomfort in his chest," said Douglas Band, counselor to the former president, in a written statement.
"Following a visit to his cardiologist, he underwent a procedure to place two stents in one of his coronary arteries. President Clinton is in good spirits, and will continue to focus on the work of his Foundation and Haiti's relief and long-term recovery efforts. In 2004, President Clinton underwent a successful quadruple bypass operation to free four blocked arteries."
The White House was told of the situation, a source close to the former president told CNN.
In recent weeks, Clinton was overseeing the United Nations aid mission in Haiti after a earthquake struck there on January 12.
STORY HIGHLIGHTS
Two stents put in coronary artery after Clinton felt chest discomfort, counselor says
Former president "is in good spirits," statement says
Clinton had quadruple bypass operation in 2004
RELATED TOPICS
Bill Clinton
(CNN) -- Former President Bill Clinton was hospitalized in New York on Thursday after experiencing chest pain.
Clinton, 63, "was admitted to the Columbia Campus of New York Presbyterian Hospital after feeling discomfort in his chest," said Douglas Band, counselor to the former president, in a written statement.
"Following a visit to his cardiologist, he underwent a procedure to place two stents in one of his coronary arteries. President Clinton is in good spirits, and will continue to focus on the work of his Foundation and Haiti's relief and long-term recovery efforts. In 2004, President Clinton underwent a successful quadruple bypass operation to free four blocked arteries."
The White House was told of the situation, a source close to the former president told CNN.
In recent weeks, Clinton was overseeing the United Nations aid mission in Haiti after a earthquake struck there on January 12.
