Bill Clinton Receives 'Excellent Prognosis' Following a Cardiac Procedure
Doctors have ruled out a heart attack and the 63-year-old former head of state was released on Friday morning.
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February 12, 2010
Former President Bill Clinton has a history of heart disease, including a 2004 quadruple bypass surgery. The latest scare occurred yesterday when he was admitted to a New York hospital complaining of chest pain and underwent a procedure to insert stents to widen narrowed coronary arteries.
Fortunately, doctors have ruled out a heart attack and the 63-year-old former head of state was released on Friday morning. Moreover, his advisers say Clinton hopes to return to his thriving career as a philanthropist, humanitarian and policy expert.
"He was on a conference call dealing with Haiti [just before being wheeled into surgery]," said Terry McAuliffe, quoted by CNN. "And I guarantee as soon as he gets back today he's going to be back on the phone. He's passionate about helping the folks down there."
According to the Centers for Disease Control, heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women, and it killed 631,636 Americans in 2006.
Although the causes of the condition are complex and involve both genetic and environmental factors, experts say a diet low in cholesterol and saturated fats, but high in fish oils and fresh produce can significantly reduce the risk. Smoking and sedentary lifestyle are other major contributing factors and should be avoided.
Heart disease survivors can find informational resources on the website of the American Heart Association, which also accepts donations.
Former President Bill Clinton has a history of heart disease, including a 2004 quadruple bypass surgery. The latest scare occurred yesterday when he was admitted to a New York hospital complaining of chest pain and underwent a procedure to insert stents to widen narrowed coronary arteries.
Fortunately, doctors have ruled out a heart attack and the 63-year-old former head of state was released on Friday morning. Moreover, his advisers say Clinton hopes to return to his thriving career as a philanthropist, humanitarian and policy expert.
"He was on a conference call dealing with Haiti [just before being wheeled into surgery]," said Terry McAuliffe, quoted by CNN. "And I guarantee as soon as he gets back today he's going to be back on the phone. He's passionate about helping the folks down there."
According to the Centers for Disease Control, heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women, and it killed 631,636 Americans in 2006.
Although the causes of the condition are complex and involve both genetic and environmental factors, experts say a diet low in cholesterol and saturated fats, but high in fish oils and fresh produce can significantly reduce the risk. Smoking and sedentary lifestyle are other major contributing factors and should be avoided.
Heart disease survivors can find informational resources on the website of the American Heart Association, which also accepts donations.
