Clinton to undergo bypass surgery New York — (09/03/04)-- Former President Bill Clinton is in the hospital today (Friday), preparing to undergo quadruple bypass surgery. Reports indicate the former president went to his doctor this morning for tests. Afterward, he was directed to enter Columbia Presbyterian. ABC News says he will undergo quadruple bypass surgery. Earlier physicals during his presidency showed no sign of heart disease. It is unclear when the surgery will take place or who will perform the procedure. *Developing* http://abclocal.go.com/wjrt/news/090304_NW_r2_clinton_bypass.html
Former President Bill Clinton was in New York-Presbyterian Hospital today undergoing tests for chest discomfort, sources tell CNN. Clinton, 58, has been in good health with no known history of heart problems. Details soon. BBC is saying he was admitted for heart surgery. Former President Bill Clinton will undergo quadruple heart bypass surgery in New York City today, ABCNEWS has learned.
CNN reports bypass I hope he makes it. There's a lot of good that he can do with the rest of his life. Imagine how many people would be worse off if Carter had died right after his term.
from ny1.com -- President Clinton To Undergo Open Heart Surgery SEPTEMBER 03RD, 2004 Former President Bill Clinton is scheduled to undergo open heart surgery as early as Saturday. Reports indicate the procedure will take place at New York Presbyterian Hospital. A source close to the former president says Clinton went to Westchester Medical Center Friday morning with chest pains. He was immediately catheritized but doctors say the blockage was too big for a stint. Two major arteries are said to be blocked.
You're just being partisan, hoping he makes it and all. Seriously though, he's only 58... I always wanted him to like run for the Senate later on. Pull through, Bubba... America and the world still need you.
fox: -- Former President Clinton Admitted to Hospital Friday, September 03, 2004 NEW YORK — Former President Bill Clinton (search) has been admitted to a New York hospital, a source confirmed to FOX News Friday. The president is undergoing tests at Columbia Presbyterian Hospital (search). A source confirmed that Clinton was admitted after encountering a blockage in his arteries. The tests come with an eye towards heart bypass surgery within days. "When someone is found to have an obstruction ... we usually do an angioplasty," said Fox News health contributor Dr. Isadore Rosenfeld. Rosenfeld said an angioplasty involves a balloon being inserted into the artery to expand it. If that does not appear to be effective, the patients are usually taken into surgery. A family friend close to the former president told FOX News that Clinton experienced chest pains a few days ago while at his home in Chappaqua, N.Y., and was taken to a local hospital. The sources said that Clinton had angioplasty done in the last day or two, but the results showed the problem was more serious than first anticipated, so he was transferred to Columbia Presbyterian, one of the top heart hospitals in the nation. Clinton is one of the youngest presidents to have entered office, having been first elected in 1992. In July, he appeared at the Democratic National Convention, where he gave a rousing speech to rally support for John Kerry. Vice President Dick Cheney's health raised concerns in the 2000 election after his medical history revealed he had four heart attacks.
This happened to my Step mom, she went in with some discomfort they noticed significant blockage and a Quad bipass was performed. She is doing well now, I hope Bill has the same result. DD
Surprising news, considering how closely his health was monitored as President, as someone mentioned. I hope it's successful, and he's fine after surgery. Anytime you have surgery, there is a risk. This is much more routine than it was, but still a very big deal. The main thing will be if there was any damage down to the heart prior to this procedure. I've got my fingers crossed.
Thanks, man. I just spit water all over my keyboard. Hopefully it isn't as bad as the press is making it. He seemed so healthy at the DNC. I guess you can never really tell.
