Reports Suggest Dick Cheney is Up, in Touch with Friends After 'Mild' Heart Attack
Cheney went to the hospital willingly, as he "is a cautious man," and is expected to be discharged in the next day or two.
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February 23, 2010
Former Vice President Dick Cheney has a more than 30-year history of heart problems, including four heart attacks and a quadruple bypass surgery. On Monday, Cheney was hospitalized again, after complaining of chest pains that were later diagnosed as a "mild" heart attack, his office has revealed.
A source close to the Cheney family said the 69-year-old is feeling well, communicates with friends and family, and continues to follow the Olympics, according to Fox News.
The source was also quoted as saying Cheney went to the hospital willingly, as he "is a cautious man," and is expected to be discharged in the next day or two.
The Centers for Disease Control says heart disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S., killing more than 600,000 Americans each year.
However, even though some cases are hereditary, it is possible to modify one's lifestyle to reduce the risk and live a full, thriving life. In particular, physical exercise and a diet rich in fresh produce and low in red meats have been shown to bring health benefits.
Those who would like to support efforts to educate society about the dangers of heart disease and ways to prevent it may donate to the American Heart Association. This and other organizations also offer valuable information and resources for survivors and their families.
Former Vice President Dick Cheney has a more than 30-year history of heart problems, including four heart attacks and a quadruple bypass surgery. On Monday, Cheney was hospitalized again, after complaining of chest pains that were later diagnosed as a "mild" heart attack, his office has revealed.
A source close to the Cheney family said the 69-year-old is feeling well, communicates with friends and family, and continues to follow the Olympics, according to Fox News.
The source was also quoted as saying Cheney went to the hospital willingly, as he "is a cautious man," and is expected to be discharged in the next day or two.
The Centers for Disease Control says heart disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S., killing more than 600,000 Americans each year.
However, even though some cases are hereditary, it is possible to modify one's lifestyle to reduce the risk and live a full, thriving life. In particular, physical exercise and a diet rich in fresh produce and low in red meats have been shown to bring health benefits.
Those who would like to support efforts to educate society about the dangers of heart disease and ways to prevent it may donate to the American Heart Association. This and other organizations also offer valuable information and resources for survivors and their families.
