Former President Bill Clinton will undergo heart bypass surgery after complaining of mild chest pain and shortness of breath, his office said Friday.
Clinton was being admitted to New York Presbyterian Hospital-Columbia, a statement said. He had seen a doctor first on Thursday, and additional tests Friday revealed the need for the surgery, it said.
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The senator and the couple's daughter, Chelsea, will be with the former president in New York City, the statement said.
Clinton, 58, had a cancerous growth removed from his back shortly after leaving office in early 2001. It turned out to be basal cell carcinoma, the most treatable form of skin cancer. In 1996, he had had a precancerous lesion removed from his nose and a year before that had a benign cyst taken off his chest.
Other than that, Clinton has had the normal health problems that often accompany aging - periods of slightly elevated cholesterol and hearing loss - and an appetite for junk food. In 1997, he was fitted with hearing aids. He has also suffered from allergies.
Matt's Chat
I may not have thought much of him as Commander-in-Chief, but this is no time for that. I wish President Clinton the best of luck for a successful surgery and a speedy recovery.Mark's Remarks
I echo what Matt intimated above. While I do not like Mr. Clinton, his politics, or his lifestyle choices; I pray for his successful surgery and a speedy recovery. He will be in my prayers, and I hope he gets through things OK.
