Dick Cheney

Richard Bruce Cheney (born January 30, 1941), widely known as Dick Cheney, is an American politician and businessman affiliated with the U.S. Republican Party. He is currently the 46th Vice President of the United States under President George W. Bush.

Medical problems

Cheney's long history of cardiovascular disease and periodic need for urgent health care have several times raised the question of whether he is medically fit to serve as Vice President. Cheney sustained the first of four myocardial infarctions (heart attacks) in 1978, at age 37. Subsequent infarcts in 1984, 1988, and 2001 have resulted in moderate contractile dysfunction of his left ventricle. He underwent four-vessel coronary artery bypass grafting in 1988, coronary artery stenting in November 2000, and urgent coronary balloon angioplasty in March 2001.

Related Topics:
Myocardial infarctions - Left ventricle - Coronary artery bypass - Coronary artery stenting - Coronary balloon angioplasty

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In 2001 a Holter monitor disclosed brief episodes of (asymptomatic) ectopy. An electrophysiologic study was performed, at which Cheney was found to be inducible. A cardiac defibrillator was therefore implanted in his left upper anterior chest. As of 2004, it has never discharged.

Related Topics:
Holter monitor - Electrophysiologic study - Cardiac defibrillator

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On September 24, 2005, Cheney had an endo-vascular procedure to

Related Topics:
September 24 - 2005 - Vascular

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repair popliteal artery aneurysms bilaterally.

Related Topics:
Popliteal artery - Aneurysms

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(In other words, a catheter treatment technique was used in the artery behind each knee.)

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The condition was discovered at a regular physical in July, and,

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while not life-threatening itself, is likely an indicator

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that Cheney's atherosclerotic disease

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is progressing despite aggressive treatment.

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