Former VP Cheney hospitalized

**Gypsy** · 22nd February 2010 07:55 PM

Former VP Cheney hospitalized, resting comfortably

WASHINGTON â€“ Former vice president Dick Cheney was hospitalized after experiencing chest pains Monday, an aide said.

Cheney assistant Peter Long issued a statement that the 69-year-old Cheney was resting comfortably and his doctors were evaluating the situation.

Cheney has a history of heart problems and has a pacemaker.

In 2008, doctors restored a normal rhythm to his heart with an electric shock. It was the second time in less than a year that Cheney had experienced and been treated for an atrial fibrillation, an abnormal rhythm involving the upper chambers of the heart.

Cheney has had four heart attacks, starting when he was 37. He has had quadruple bypass surgery and two artery-clearing angioplasties. In 2001, he had a special pacemaker implanted in his chest. The pacemaker's battery was replaced last year, and then the entire device was replaced.

The former vice president has kept a high profile since leaving the White House. He has sparred with the Obama administration over plans to close the U.S. detention facility for terror suspects at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, and hold the trials of several high-profile detainees in civilian courts rather than military tribunals.

He made a surprise appearance last week at the Conservative Political Action Conference, where he accompanied his daughter Liz. He was greeted with chants of "Run, Dick, Run," but said "I am not going to do it."

Among his extensive government service, Cheney served as defense secretary under President George H.W. Bush.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/us_cheney_hospitalized/print

**Six** · 22nd February 2010 07:59 PM

I hope he is ok. Sure I'm a fan.

**boontito** · 22nd February 2010 08:05 PM

Would it be inappropriate to make a joke about everything being okay because he has proven he doesn't need a heart to remain among the living?

All joking aside, wishing the man and his family well. This type of thing can be very scary when it is happening to you or someone you care about.

**Gypsy** · 22nd February 2010 08:08 PM

[quote name='boontito' date='22 February 2010 - 10:05 PM' timestamp='1266894358' post='119831']

Would it be inappropriate to make a joke about everything being okay because he has proven he doesn't need a heart to remain among the living?

All joking aside, wishing the man and his family well. This type of thing can be very scary when it is happening to you or someone you care about.

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Get well, soon.

**liberalman** · 22nd February 2010 08:22 PM

I hope they deny his health covrage...oh yeah wont happen he has a wonderfully subsidized federal plan. Cheney your a putz and while I dont hope you die I do hope your in alot of pain.

Heres where I am supposed to say..just kidding. not gonna happen

**Devil505** · 22nd February 2010 08:26 PM

[quote name='liberalman' date='22 February 2010 - 10:22 PM' timestamp='1266895370' post='119836']

I hope they deny his health covrage...oh yeah wont happen he has a wonderfully subsidized federal plan. Cheney your a putz and while I dont hope you die I do hope your in alot of pain.

Heres where I am supposed to say..just kidding. not gonna happen

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I'm trying to be good here but I've just gotta say.......I love your honesty!!

**Goldwater** · 22nd February 2010 09:52 PM

I think maybe he should get well, take it easy, forget about the book deal and chill in Wyoming.

**Blah** · 22nd February 2010 10:00 PM

Dick Cheney has a heart?

**Blah** · 22nd February 2010 10:02 PM

[quote name='Goldwater' date='22 February 2010 - 08:52 PM' timestamp='1266900738' post='119852']

I think maybe he should get well, take it easy, forget about the book deal and chill in Wyoming.

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Running around defending his Presidency might be getting him stressed out.

**Bluegrass** · 22nd February 2010 11:57 PM

[quote name='Goldwater' date='22 February 2010 - 11:52 PM' timestamp='1266900738' post='119852']

I think maybe he should get well, take it easy, forget about the book deal and chill in Wyoming.

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I agree with this. Darth Vader blowing a diode gives him the perfect opportunity to do this.

All kidding aside, I wish him well.