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11-13-2004, 02:12 PM
Vice President Cheney taken to hospital
Cheney undergoing tests after episode of shortness of breath
Saturday, November 13, 2004 Posted: 2:06 PM EST (1906 GMT)
WASHINGTON (CNN) -- Vice President **** Cheney is undergoing tests at George Washington University Hospital after experiencing shortness of breath, the White House said Saturday.
It is unknown whether Cheney, who has a history of heart problems, will be admitted.
Dan Bartlett, White House communications director, said Cheney has been suffering from a cold recently.
Because it was unclear if his shortness of breath was related to the cold or not, and given his history of heart disease, it was the recommendation of the White House medical unit that he go to the hospital for tests.
Cheney, 63, has had four heart attacks since 1978 and had a pacemaker placed in his chest in June 2001.
His health has been a persistent concern since he was picked as President Bush's running mate in 2000. He had three mild heart attacks and quadruple-bypass surgery before he was 50 and one attack since.
In May 2004, doctors gave Cheney a clean bill of health after his annual heart checkup. They found that his pacemaker had detected no irregular heartbeat.
President Bush and Cheney won re-election on November 2 after a grueling year on the campaign trail.
Cheney, a former defense secretary and congressman, is considered a policy maker and, outside of the campaign trail, does not often appear in public.
here (http://www.cnn.com/2004/ALLPOLITICS/11/13/cheney/index.html)
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Cheney undergoing tests after episode of shortness of breath
Saturday, November 13, 2004 Posted: 2:06 PM EST (1906 GMT)
WASHINGTON (CNN) -- Vice President **** Cheney is undergoing tests at George Washington University Hospital after experiencing shortness of breath, the White House said Saturday.
It is unknown whether Cheney, who has a history of heart problems, will be admitted.
Dan Bartlett, White House communications director, said Cheney has been suffering from a cold recently.
Because it was unclear if his shortness of breath was related to the cold or not, and given his history of heart disease, it was the recommendation of the White House medical unit that he go to the hospital for tests.
Cheney, 63, has had four heart attacks since 1978 and had a pacemaker placed in his chest in June 2001.
His health has been a persistent concern since he was picked as President Bush's running mate in 2000. He had three mild heart attacks and quadruple-bypass surgery before he was 50 and one attack since.
In May 2004, doctors gave Cheney a clean bill of health after his annual heart checkup. They found that his pacemaker had detected no irregular heartbeat.
President Bush and Cheney won re-election on November 2 after a grueling year on the campaign trail.
Cheney, a former defense secretary and congressman, is considered a policy maker and, outside of the campaign trail, does not often appear in public.
here (http://www.cnn.com/2004/ALLPOLITICS/11/13/cheney/index.html)
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